Match Report
Al Zawra'a (2nd, 9 pts) visited Al Wasl (1st, 14 pts) with 5 points between them. Al Zawra'a's recent output lagged their position: 17th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Al Wasl 2.5 scored and 1 conceded per game, Al Zawra'a 1.33 and 1.83, with the league averaging 1.43.
11 matches unbeaten backed Al Zawra'a's arrival. The last-five ledger: Al Wasl 4/15, Al Zawra'a 11/15.
With 87 matches recorded and 1.1 yellow cards per game, A. King was the man in the middle. The match was played at Zabeel Stadium (capacity 8,439).
Goal scorers
Al Wasl: Brahian Palacios (46'), Miguel Borja (76'), Adryelson (109'), Adryelson (90') · Al Zawra'a: Ibrahim Tomiwa (21'), Ibrahim Tomiwa (65')
Key stats
Possession: Al Wasl 60% · Al Zawra'a 40% · Total shots: 30-11 · On target: 12-5 · Corners: 11-4