Match Report
Al Shorta, 8th with 38 points, sat 16 points above Al Rabta Kosti (17th, 22). Al Rabta Kosti's recent output outran their position: 11th on form over five rounds, 17th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.62/1.23 for Al Rabta Kosti and 1.07/1.19 for Al Shorta (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.06.
Defeat had followed defeat for Al Rabta Kosti — three in succession. Al Shorta's winless run stood at 6.
The match was played at Kosti Stadium (capacity 3,000). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.




