Bahrain SC 1, Al Najma Club 2

AL MUHARRAQ, Bahrain (Interstat) — Al Najma opened its domestic campaign with a dramatic 2-1 victory over rival Bahrain SC on Saturday, a result that unfolded almost exactly as statistical models had foreseen. The Premier League fixture, played before a vocal crowd at Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Stadium, saw the home side secure the win with a goal deep into second-half stoppage time, capping a match that saw momentum shift decisively after the visitors took an early lead. Bahrain SC, the visiting side, struck first against the run of play late in the first half. In the 47th minute, forward… Read more...