MANAMA, Bahrain (Interstat) — Abdulla Al Hashash scored two early goals in a blistering three-minute span, propelling Al Ahli to a commanding 3-0 victory over Bahrain SC in the Bahrain Premier League on Friday night at a raucous Stād Al Bahrayn Al Watanī.

The match, the domestic season opener for both sides, was effectively decided in a devastating first-half flurry from the home side, which overwhelmed its opponent from the opening whistle and delivered a performance that exceeded even the most optimistic statistical projections.

Interstat’s pregame models had given Al Ahli an 82.40 percent probability of winning and projected a closer 2-1 final score. The home squad rendered those projections conservative with a display of ruthless efficiency, improving its season record to one win and zero losses in league play while handing Bahrain SC a zero wins, one loss start to its campaign.

The breakthrough came in the 13th minute. After sustained early pressure, Al Hashash found the back of the net to send the home supporters into a frenzy and give Al Ahli a lead it would never relinquish.

Any hopes Bahrain SC had of regrouping were extinguished just six minutes later. Al Hashash struck again in the 19th minute, doubling the advantage and seizing firm control of the match for the green and white clad hosts. The rapid-fire goals showcased Al Ahli’s potent attacking form and left the visiting defense in disarray.

The knockout blow was delivered just four minutes after that. In the 23rd minute, Fabrice Onana joined the scoring, netting Al Ahli’s third goal and capping a remarkable ten-minute, three-goal onslaught that decided the contest before it was even a quarter finished.

Facing a three-goal deficit, Bahrain SC struggled to mount any meaningful response for the remainder of the match. Its attack was consistently stifled by a disciplined Al Ahli defense, which secured a clean sheet and limited any significant scoring threats. The visiting side failed to alter the scoreline, finishing the night with zero goals.

The comprehensive victory sets a powerful tone for Al Ahli’s 2025-26 Premier League campaign. The team’s record now stands at one win and zero losses both in the domestic league and across all competitions. The decisive nature of the win, fueled by an explosive offensive outburst, will undoubtedly serve as a statement of intent to the rest of the league.

Conversely, the loss leaves Bahrain SC with significant questions to address. The team’s record fell to zero wins and one loss in both the Premier League and in all competitions. The defensive vulnerabilities exposed during Al Ahli’s first-half barrage will be a primary focus as the club looks to rebound from a difficult start to the season.

The match was organized by the Premier League in Bahrain, the nation’s top-flight football competition, and drew a large crowd to the national stadium. The lopsided result underscored Al Ahli’s status as a formidable force in the domestic league, while Bahrain SC will be left to analyze a performance where it was outplayed from the outset.