IRBID (Interstat) — Motaz Obeidat scored in the 89th minute, lifting Al Arabi Irbid to a 1-0 victory over Shabab Al Ordon on Thursday in a tightly contested football match. The home side broke through late after a long stretch of pressure, and the goal proved enough to decide a game that had remained level for nearly the entire second half. Al Arabi Irbid secured its first win of the competition and handed Shabab Al Ordon a second straight loss. The victory gave the home team a measure of relief after a difficult opening result.

Al Arabi Irbid controlled much of the closing phase and finally found the breakthrough when Obeidat finished the game’s only goal. Obeidat, who played the full 90 minutes, recorded one goal. The tally came at 89 minutes and gave the home team a lead it did not surrender. Shabab Al Ordon pressed for an equalizer in the final moments, but could not produce a response before the final whistle. The visiting side struggled to create clear chances in the attacking third.

The match was the second of the season in the competition for both clubs. Al Arabi Irbid moved to 1 win and 1 loss in the competition and 1 win and 1 loss across all competitions. Shabab Al Ordon fell to 0 wins and 2 losses in the competition and 0 wins and 2 losses across all competitions. The result left the visiting side still searching for its first point and gave Al Arabi Irbid an even record.

Shabab Al Ordon’s previous result this season was a 3-0 loss to Al Buqaa. Al Arabi Irbid’s previous result was a 4-1 loss at Al Hussein. Both teams came into the contest seeking to stabilize their early-season form, and the narrow margin reflected the limited chances created over the course of the night. The match remained scoreless for more than an hour before the decisive finish arrived.

Al Arabi Irbid’s defense held firm after taking the lead, clearing several late balls into the penalty area and limiting Shabab Al Ordon’s ability to generate a clear scoring chance. The home side managed the final minutes with discipline, keeping possession when possible and forcing the visitors to chase the game. Shabab Al Ordon struggled to break down a compact defensive block and was left to rue a missed opportunity to claim a point on the road. The visitors increased their pressure but could not find a finishing touch.

The game’s only goal arrived when Al Arabi Irbid found space in the attacking third and Obeidat converted the decisive chance. The goal in the 89th minute changed the complexion of the match and ensured the home supporters would celebrate a victory. Until that moment, the contest had been defined by cautious play, interruptions and a lack of finishing in the final third. The late breakthrough rewarded Al Arabi Irbid for its persistence.

For Shabab Al Ordon, the defeat continued a difficult start. The visiting team had hoped to build momentum after its opening match but instead remained without a win in the competition. Al Arabi Irbid, meanwhile, evened its record and gained valuable confidence from a result decided in the closing minutes. The home team’s bench emptied in celebration when the final whistle sounded.

Al Arabi Irbid’s players celebrated at the final whistle, while Shabab Al Ordon’s players walked off after a second consecutive loss. The match finished with Al Arabi Irbid ahead 1-0, a scoreline built on Obeidat’s late finish and a defensive effort that protected the advantage. The home side will look to carry the result into its next fixture, while Shabab Al Ordon will search for its first win.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Al Arabi Irbid 2, Shabab Al Ordon 2. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Al Arabi Irbid with a 63.1 percent probability to win. Shabab Al Ordon had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.5. The total score of 1 went over the over/under line of 2.5.