Al Riffa, Al Najma Trade Early Goals in Four-Goal Draw
ISA TOWN, Bahrain (Interstat) — Al Riffa SC and Al Najma Club played to a 2-2 draw Friday at Khalifa Sports City Stadium. Machado W. scored for Al Riffa in the ninth minute and again in the 11th. Jaco cut Al Najma’s deficit in the 13th minute, and Sales J. equalized in the 66th. Al Riffa led 2-1 at halftime after the early scoring exchange. Al Najma’s Rickson received a red card in the first minute of stoppage time. Jaco scored once for Al Najma Club. Al Najma is now 1-1-2 in the competition and 1-1-2 across all competitions. Al Riffa is 2-0-2 in the competition and 3-1-2 across all competitions. Al Najma previously defeated Sitra CSC 2-0, drew Al Hidd SCC 2-2 and lost to Aali Club 2-1. Al Riffa previously beat Qatar SC 4-1, Sitra CSC 3-2 and East Riffa 4-0, lost to Al Nasr 3-0 and drew Malkia 1-1.