Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Shabab Alsamu 4th with 40 points, Markaz Tulkarm 12th with 16, 24 apart. The last five rounds placed Markaz Tulkarm 6th in the league for form — higher than their 12th in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Shabab Alsamu 2.09 scored and 1.5 conceded per game, Markaz Tulkarm 0.91 and 2.36, with the league averaging 1.5.
5 matches unbeaten backed Shabab Alsamu's arrival. Shabab Alsamu had banked 13 of the last 15 points on offer; Markaz Tulkarm, 4.
The match was played at Hussein Bin Ali Stadium (capacity 18,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Markaz Tulkarm led 3-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 5-1.
Goal scorers
Markaz Tulkarm: H. Abu Awwad (13'), W. Awawdeh (39'), W. Awawdeh (42'), W. Awawdeh (54')
Key stats
Possession: Shabab Alsamu 53% · Markaz Tulkarm 47% · Total shots: 7-12 · On target: 4-8 · Corners: 2-3