Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Al Riffa (3rd, 38 pts) held an 18-point advantage over East Riffa (11th, 20 pts). On the form table East Riffa stood 5th over the last five rounds, despite being 11th overall.
Al Riffa entered with three wins in a row, having scored in 9 consecutive games. East Riffa's unbeaten run stood at 7.
10 meetings are on record — 3 won by Al Riffa, 2 by East Riffa, 5 drawn, at 2.3 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 20% of the wins in this matchup.
Goal scorers
East Riffa: Jacques Thémopelé (41')
Key stats
Possession: Al Riffa 67% · East Riffa 33% · Total shots: 12-6 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 5-5