Match Report
Al Shorta, 2nd with 80 points, sat 40 points above Naft Maysan (16th, 40). Naft Maysan's recent output outran their position: 4th on form over five rounds, 16th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.82/0.84 for Al Shorta and 1.24/1.53 for Naft Maysan (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.21.
5 matches unbeaten backed Al Shorta's arrival, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
GioScore's database holds 10 meetings between the two: 7 for Al Shorta, 0 for Naft Maysan and 3 drawn, at 3.4 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 40% of meetings won. History points to goals: 60% of the meetings had three or more.
The venue was Al Shorta Stadium, with room for 4,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al Shorta led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Al Shorta: Leonel Ateba (23'), Mahmoud Al-Mawas (38') · Naft Maysan: Ridha Mohammed (90')
Key stats
Possession: Al Shorta 59% · Naft Maysan 41% · Total shots: 9-7 · On target: 2-1 · Corners: 6-2