Match Report
Hottain, 20th on 31 points, faced a 16-point deficit to Al Shoalah (12th, 47). Al Shoalah's recent output lagged their position: 17th on form over five rounds while 12th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.13/1.16 for Al Shoalah and 1.24/2.11 for Hottain (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.28.
The match was played at Al-Shoalah Club Stadium in Al Kharj (capacity 8,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al Shoalah led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 3-1.




