Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Al-Thuqbah (9th, 53 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Al Taqdom (18th, 38 pts). On the form table Al Taqdom stood 9th over the last five rounds, despite being 18th overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Al Taqdom 1.11 scored and 1.74 conceded per game, Al-Thuqbah 1.61 and 1.21, with the league averaging 1.28.
Al Taqdom arrived off four straight defeats. The last-five ledger: Al Taqdom 1/15, Al-Thuqbah 7/15.
The venue was Al-Najma Club Stadium, with room for 12,250 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al-Thuqbah led 2-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-3.
Goal scorers
Al Taqdom: S. Saeed (22') · Al-Thuqbah: K. Alnasaan (16'), B. Al Khames (28'), T. Al Sofiani (73')
Key stats
Total shots: 3-8 · On target: 1-4 · Corners: 3-3