Match Report
Al Qaisoma, 16th on 28 points, faced a 16-point deficit to Al Safa (9th, 44). The last five rounds placed Al Qaisoma 11th in the league for form — higher than their 16th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.33 goals per team per game, Al Qaisoma ran at 1.26 scored and 1.79 conceded, Al Safa at 1.41 and 1.53.
Al Safa's unbeaten run stood at 9.
Al-Batin FC Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 6,000. On the scoreboard, Al Safa led 2-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Al Qaisoma: O. Suhaimi (40') · Al Safa: Reinaldo Dutra (21'), Reinaldo Dutra (35'), Mohammad Al-Sahlawi (80')
Key stats
Total shots: 11-12 · On target: 5-6 · Corners: 8-9