Match Report
The table gap was wide: 19 points between Al Sahel (2nd, 41 pts) and Al-Shamiya (7th, 22 pts). In league terms the two rates read 1.57/0.86 for Al Sahel and 1.52/2.38 for Al-Shamiya (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.42.
Al-Shamiya arrived off three straight defeats.
Khaitan Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 17,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al Sahel led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-0.
Key stats
Possession: Al Sahel 61% · Al-Shamiya 39% · Total shots: 16-5 · On target: 10-2 · Corners: 6-2




