Match Report
10 points for Lebanon (2nd), 0 for Sri Lanka (5th): a 10-point gap. The last five rounds placed Lebanon no better than 45th for form, against 2nd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.83/1.33 for Lebanon and 0.33/3.83 for Sri Lanka (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.5.
Six consecutive defeats weighed on Sri Lanka.
Bourj Hammoud Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 57,600. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Lebanon led 3-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-2.
Key stats
Possession: Lebanon 74% · Sri Lanka 26% · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 7-1




