Omar Al Balushi
Al-Malikiyah advanced to second place on the overall standings of the Nasser Bin Hamad Premier Football League for the 2025-2026 sports season, after beating its rival, Aali, by a goal, at the end of the fifth round of the league at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Isa Town.
Al-Malikiyah was able to take the lead in the 66th minute through Sayed Hashim Issa after he received the ball in the penalty area and it turned from a fixed ball for him, and he shot it forcefully to the left of goalkeeper Aali.
Al-Malikiyah succeeded in gaining the 11th point, which is level with Al-Muharraq, with a goal difference in favor of the leaders, as Al-Malikiyah has presented strong and distinguished levels this season that have led it towards achieving distinguished results in the current season.
With this loss, Aali fell to eighth place in the standings with a total of 5 points on his score.