Match summary
Before kickoff, Al Safa (9th, 35 pts) were 16 points ahead of Al Taraji (18th, 19 pts). Before kickoff, Al Safa were 9th in the table but 1st on points from the last five league games. Al Safa had gone 10 matches unbeaten before this one. Al Taraji had gone 9 matches without a win before this one.

