AL-MANAMAH, Bahrain (Interstat) — Joël Beya scored a header in the second minute Sunday, lifting Al Khaldiya SC to a 1-0 victory over Budaiya in a Bahrain Premier League match at Madinat ’Isa Stadium.

Beya’s early goal off a set piece proved decisive as Al Khaldiya SC improved its season record to 15 wins and three losses in league play and across all competitions. Budaiya dropped to 5-11-3 in the league and 5-11-4 overall.

The win extended Al Khaldiya SC’s strong run, which included a 2-1 victory over Al Hidd on April 27 and a 3-1 win at Sitra on April 18. Budaiya entered the match after a 1-0 loss to Muharraq on April 29 and a 2-1 win at Al Najma on April 16.