Al Khaldiya, Al Riffa Battle to 3‑3 Draw in King’s Cup Thriller at Madinat ’Isa
MANAMA, Bahrain (Interstat) — Al Khaldiya SC and visiting Al Riffa SC played to a 3-3 draw in a King’s Cup match Friday at Madinat ’Isa Stadium, defying pregame projections. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 4-0 win for Al Khaldiya, which held a 65.70 percent probability to win according to the same service’s ELO system. The match saw six total goals, with Clyde O’Connell opening the scoring for Al Riffa in the 26th minute. Bader Al Asam equalized for the home side in the 54th. The result leaves Al Khaldiya with two wins and two draws in the competition this season, while Al Riffa holds one win and two draws.