..New Road

Yesterday, Shabab Al-Urdun delivered a model match, achieving the required outstanding performance, reaching six points while leaving the loser finally at four points.

The proceedings saw movements in Dawqra's final breath, but they did not prevent Shabab Al-Urdun from winning, while a heated discussion erupted at the bottom of the league table, reminiscent of a title race.

Names on the field

For Shabab Al-Urdun: Waleed Issam, Amer Al-Majdhuba, Jordi, Yazid Mahfouz, Saif Al-Tamri, Muhammad Abu Ghosh, Ayham Hisham, Qusay Tanus, Michael, Saoul, Faiz Daraghma.

For Dawqra: Ahmad Al-Saghir, Ward Al-Bari, Laith Abu Rahal, Omar Qatnish, Omar Al-Khatib, Mahmoud Bashtawi, Muhammad Diami, Suhaib Abu Hishash, Faris Ghatasha, Abdulrahman Mar'i, and Hamza Al-Saifi.

Goal attempts

Shabab Al-Urdun relied on the forays of Abu Ghosh, Hisham, and Tanus in the midfield axis aiming for an early reach to the opponent's goal, while Abu Hishash and Ghatasha responded with dribbles before Mahfouz and Issam intervened to neutralize the danger.

Periodically, corner kicks multiplied as solutions for goal attempts, and the two goalkeepers endured heavy pressure, while Al-Saifi worked to support Mar'i. The proceedings can be summarized as ball exchanges and chances, but Shabab Al-Urdun's intentions were more evident, materializing when Michael followed Hisham's ball and confidently placed it in the net at the 33rd minute.

Dawqra attempted a comeback, specifically with balls that reached the penalty area, but the final touch was poor and Issam's skill in thwarting the opponent's ideas prevailed, and the match was halted at several minutes due to video technology reviews on multiple occasions.

Shabab Al-Urdun also failed to capitalize on the balls sent by Abu Ghosh and Hisham, which were opportunities to extend the lead before the break.

Affirming superiority

Shabab Al-Urdun entered the second half with a striking force for clear confirmations and to deny Dawqra visibility, and that strength caused the loser to commit many errors. International referee Ahmed Yaqub returned to see a clear situation, specifically a handball by Al-Khatib inside the area at the 53rd minute, granting Shabab Al-Urdun a penalty which Saoul successfully converted, scoring the second goal at the 57th minute.

Dawqra abandoned all football conventions and traditions after discarding its cards in the attack, leaving gaps in the midfield and defense lines, and Al-Saifi tried within this framework to narrow the gap, but Issam shone in blocking shots.

Substitutions occurred as needed, with Shabab Al-Urdun increasing its defensive solidity, while the loser reinforced the attack and benefited from a new tactic of deploying five or more players forward to create chances, yet Issam was active in the rescue.

On the technical side, events accelerated at the 83rd minute, when Michael wasted two balls against the opponent, then Shabab Al-Urdun's substitute Adham Al-Rifai dribbled past the defense but his passes were not followed up, and Saoul struck a ball that the opponent skillfully saved.

Dawqra reduced the score in the fifth minute of added time after exploiting a scramble on the goal line, which Al-Saifi followed into the net, but time did not aid Dawqra in salvaging what could be saved, allowing the winner to celebrate its return to the right path after a series of hardships.

Man of the match

Shabab Al-Urdun professional Saoul contributed by securing full points for his team after cutting dangerous balls, stopping opponent attempts, delivering many passes, unleashing powerful shots and playing boldly and balanced, and he scored the crucial penalty with confidence to reinforce the lead.