Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Emirates 7th with 42 points, Gulf United 10th with 25, 17 apart. Against a league average of 1.44 goals per team per game, Gulf United ran at 1.39 scored and 1.86 conceded, Emirates at 1.36 and 1.39.
Defeat had followed defeat for Gulf United — three in succession.
On the scoreboard, Gulf United led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Gulf United: Weberty Silva (19') · Emirates: Fabinho (71')
Key stats
Possession: Gulf United 41% · Emirates 59% · Total shots: 9-18 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 3-2