MANAMA, Bahrain (Interstat) — Diego Cardoso’s header in the 12th minute lifted A’ali CSC to a 1-0 victory over Al Hidd on Monday in a Premier League match at Al Ahli Stadium.

The result improved A’ali CSC’s league record to 8 wins, 7 losses and 3 draws, and pushed its overall mark to 9 wins, 8 losses and 3 draws. Al Hidd fell to 8-8-5 in the competition and 8-8-5 across all competitions.

A’ali CSC came into the match having lost four of its previous five league games, including a 2-0 defeat to Sitra on April 27. Al Hidd had lost two straight, most recently a 2-1 defeat to Al Khaldiya SC on April 27.

The teams earlier this season met Dec. 26, when A’ali CSC won 2-1 at home. Monday’s victory gave A’ali CSC the season series sweep. Cardoso’s early goal was the only scoring of the contest, and A’ali CSC’s defense held Al Hidd scoreless for the full 90 minutes.