Al-Bukayriyah defeat Hajer 2-1 but remain second from bottom

Al-Bukayriyah earned a 2-1 victory over visitors Hajer on Monday at Al-Bukayriyah Club Stadium in the ninth round of the First Division League, raising their total to 6 points but remaining second from bottom in the standings.

The hosts took the lead through Isaac Success in the 23rd minute, with Nasser Kaabi doubling the advantage just two minutes later. Waddah Al-Zaidi pulled one back for Hajer in the 32nd minute.

Despite claiming all three points, Al-Bukayriyah stayed in 17th place after nine matches, trailing Hajer—who are 16th—on goal difference, though both sides have 6 points. Hajer, however, have played only eight games.

The difference in matches played among teams is notable in the standings, with Al-Bukayriyah having played nine games, compared to eight for most clubs, and some with even fewer, giving rivals a chance to improve their points tally in upcoming fixtures.

Al-Bukayriyah have collected 6 points from a possible 27, having dropped 21 points since the start of the season—figures that reflect their struggles in previous rounds, despite the win over Hajer.