Match Report
In the standings it was Bahla 5th on 40 points, Saham 11th on 26 — separated by 14. Against a league average of 1.25 goals per team per game, Bahla ran at 1.5 scored and 1.23 conceded, Saham at 0.85 and 1.69.
The head-to-head ledger counts 6 games: 2 Bahla wins, 2 for Saham, 2 draws, at 1.83 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 33% of the wins in this fixture. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 33% of meetings.
Nizwa Sports Complex, capacity 20,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Bahla led 2-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 4-1.
Goal scorers
Bahla: Majid Al Shukaili (8'), Luke Vikeme Ndifon (49'), Ammar Saif (72'), Abdulsalam Al-Shukaili (41') · Saham: M. Gaber Sayed (18')
Key stats
Possession: Bahla 63% · Saham 37% · Total shots: 11-7 · On target: 5-2 · Corners: 7-4