Match Report
In the standings it was Tripoli 6th on 21 points, Safa 4th on 26 — separated by 5. Safa had been under-performing their position — 20th on five-round form against 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.4/1.93 for Tripoli and 2.33/2.53 for Safa (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.78.
Tripoli were winless in 13.
5 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Tripoli 2, draws 1, Safa 2, at 1.8 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 20% of those meetings.
The venue was Tripoli Municipal Stadium in Tarabulus, with room for 22,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Safa led 3-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-4.