Matchweek 3 Begins With Blockbuster
Riffa and Al Khaldiya will put their perfect starts on the line tonight when the two title contenders meet in the headline fixture of matchweek three in the Nasser bin Hamad Premier League.
The early-season showdown kicks off at 7pm at Bahrain National Stadium, while defending champions Muharraq face newly promoted Manama simultaneously at Khalifa Sports City Stadium.
Riffa have made an impressive start under Kuwaiti coach Mohamed Mashaan. They opened with a 2-0 victory over Al Ettifaq before cruising to a 5-1 win against Manama last Saturday.
Al Khaldiya have been equally convincing in their first two matches under new Croatian manager Goran Tomić. Last season’s runners-up began with a 7-2 demolition of Al Najma before overcoming A’Ali 3-1.
At Khalifa Sports City, Muharraq will look to steady their campaign after parting ways with head coach Isa Al Saadoon following a difficult opening two rounds.
The Red Wolves drew 1-1 with rivals Al Ahli in their first match before suffering a surprise defeat to promoted Al Ettifaq.
Manama have also collected only one point under Bahraini coach Ismaeel Karami. They marked their return to the top flight with a 1-1 draw against A’Ali but were then handed a heavy defeat by the Sky Blues.
The round continues tomorrow, with A’Ali taking on Malkiya at Khalifa Sports City and Al Najma meeting promoted East Riffa at Bahrain National Stadium.
Saturday’s closing fixtures will see Sitra face Hidd at Khalifa Sports City, while Al Ahli go up against Al Ettifaq at the National Stadium.
All six matches kick off at 7pm.
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