Match Report
The table read 1st (Saudi Arabia, 7 pts) against 2nd (Korea Republic, 5 pts), 2 points apart. Recent form told a different story for Korea Republic: only 8th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/0.33 for Saudi Arabia and 2.67/2 for Korea Republic (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.21.
8 matches unbeaten backed Saudi Arabia's arrival. Korea Republic's unbeaten run stood at 11, having scored in 9 consecutive games.
The match was played at Education City Stadium in Ar Rayyan (capacity 45,350). It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 1-1 full-time score.




