Al-Salmiya defeats Al-Jahra in the Premier League

Al-Salmiya Club’s first football team defeated their guests Al-Jahra 1-0 in the match played yesterday, Saturday, at Thamer Stadium, as part of the sixth round of the Zain Premier League.

With this result, Al-Salmiya’s tally rose to 9 points, temporarily placing them fourth, while Al-Jahra remained on 4 points in eighth place.

The match’s only goal was scored by Mubarak Al-Funayn in the sixth minute of the first half, after Bahraini player Abdullah Yusuf headed the ball to him. Al-Funayn had no difficulty finding the back of Al-Jahra’s net.

Both teams exchanged attacks throughout the two halves, with Al-Salmiya holding the advantage. Al-Salmiya’s players had the opportunity to double their lead, but the chances were squandered in succession.