RIFFA, Bahrain (Interstat) — Aali Club defeated Al Najma Club 2-1 on Thursday at Stād al-Bahrayn al-Watanī, scoring in the 11th and 80th minutes before conceding in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Diego Cardoso scored Aali’s first goal in the 11th minute and played all 90 minutes. Aali doubled its lead in the 80th minute. Al Najma cut the deficit in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Aali Club is now 1-2 in the competition and 1-2 across all competitions. Al Najma Club is 1-1-1 in the competition and 1-1-1 across all competitions. Aali previously lost 2-0 to Sitra CSC and 2-1 at East Riffa this season. Al Najma previously drew 2-2 with Al Hidd SCC and won 2-0 at Sitra CSC. The visitors’ second goal came after the break, and Al Najma’s goal arrived deep in stoppage time. Al Najma pushed for an equalizer late but fell short at home.