Italian striker Mario Balotelli led his team Al-Ettifaq to a 3-1 victory over Gulf United in their 15th First Division match. Balotelli scored a stunning goal in the 22nd minute and assisted Lebanese teammate Alaa Mazar (9) and Swiss player David Mriani (33). Algerian Lotfi Meashaou scored Gulf United's only goal in the 50th minute. Al-Ettifaq moved from last place to 14th with 9 points, while Gulf United stayed 11th with 16 points.
In another match, United narrowly defeated Al-Hamriyah 1-0 with a last-minute goal by Portuguese Samuel Luis (90+1). United tops the league with 30 points, while Al-Hamriyah remains 10th with 16 points.
Al-Aruba beat Masfout 1-0 thanks to Mohammed Al-Hammadi's 27th-minute strike. Al-Aruba climbed to 3rd place (25 points), while Masfout dropped to last (6 points).
