RIFFA, Bahrain (Interstat) — Al Hidd earned a 2-0 victory over Al Shabab in a Bahrain Premier League match Thursday at Stād Al Bahrayn Al Watanī.

Mohammad Al Eikish opened the scoring in the 31st minute for the visitors. Al Hidd added a second goal after halftime to secure the result, defying pregame projections that heavily favored the home side. The win improves Al Hidd’s league record to four wins, four losses and three draws. Al Shabab’s struggles continued, falling to one win, six losses and one draw this Premier League season. Al Hidd next plays at Al Riffa on Jan. 24. Al Shabab faces Bahrain SC on Jan. 24.