Ammon News - Al-Faisaly reclaimed the summit of the Pro League standings on Sunday night, dispatching Al-Ahli with a dominant 3-0 victory at Amman International Stadium to kick off Round 18.
The fixture was played behind closed doors as a precautionary measure by the Jordan Football Association, citing the current regional security climate. Despite the empty stands, Al-Faisaly wasted no time finding their rhythm, with Amin Al-Shanaineh breaking the deadlock in the 6th minute to provide an early cushion.
The flow of the match was disrupted in the 21st minute when security sirens forced both squads and technical staff to retreat to the dressing rooms. Play resumed after a 17-minute hiatus, after which Hadi Al-Hourani doubled the advantage in the 31st minute. Mohammad Al-Hallaq effectively put the result beyond doubt, netting a third shortly after the interval in the 47th minute.
A second security stoppage occurred in the 72nd minute, mirroring the earlier 17-minute delay, before the referee eventually blew for full-time. The result marks a third consecutive win for the Blues under the tactical direction of Abdullah Abu Zema, propelling them to 39 points at the top of the table. Al-Ahli remains mired in the relegation scrap, sitting 9th with 11 points.
Action continues Monday as Al-Jazeera hosts Shabab Al-Ordon at the King Abdullah II Stadium in Al-Quwaysimah, with kickoff scheduled for 21:45. Petra