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Jordan Times
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Wihdat take a Lead as title race goes to final round
AMMAN — The Jordanian Pro League took another dramatic turn this weekend as Wihdat claimed a 3-1 comeback win over bottom-placed Moghayer Al Sarhan, while Hussein Irbid were held to a 1-1 draw by Ramtha, tightening the title race with just one last round to were stunned early when Moghayer Al Sarhan took a surprise lead, but 23-year-old Mohannad Semreen rose to the occasion. The young forward delivered a match winning hat-trick, guiding his team to a crucial victory that pushed them to the top of the table with 48 points from 20 that day, Hussein Irbid needed a win to retain the lead found themselves behind in the 53rd minute against a resilient Ramtha side. But just as defeat seemed inevitable, veteran Ehsan Haddad stepped up with a dramatic 93rd-minute equaliser, salvaging a vital point for his avoiding defeat, the draw saw Hussein Irbid slip to the second place with 47 points from 20 matches now trailing Wihdat by a single point, with both teams having two remaining Wihdat win their next match, they will clinch the league title, as they would reach 51 points, making it impossible for Hussein Irbid to surpass Wihdat draw and Hussein Irbid win, Hussein would leapfrog Wihdat to claim the title with 50 points over Wihdat's 49. If both teams draw or lose, Wihdat would maintain their lead and secure the championship. As for the upcoming matches for the both sides, Wihdat are set to face Jazeera, who currently sit fifth on the table, in a match that could decide the title early, a win would crown Wihdat champions regardless of Hussein Irbid's result. Meanwhile, Hussein Irbid will go up against Shabab Aqaba, a side fighting to avoid relegation, and must secure a win while hoping Wihdat drop points in order to snatch the title at the very end.
Jordan Times
19-04-2025
- Sport
- Jordan Times
Wihdat hand Hussein Irbid their first defeat
The winning goal scorer Mohannad Semreen celebrating his victory (Photo of Jordanian Pro League) AMMAN —The Jordanian Pro League took a dramatic turn this weekend as Wihdat edged Hussein Irbid 2-1, handing them their first defeat of the season and tightening the title race with only two rounds remaining. Hussein Irbid, unbeaten all season, knew that a win would crown them champions. Wihdat, however, had other plans determined to keep their title hopes alive and prove they're still in the fight. The match opened with high intensity, and in the 36thminute Gueye broke the deadlock for Wihdat, calmly finishing off a well- constructed move. But Hussein Irbid responded almost immediately. Sisa equalised just three minutes later, reacting quickest inside the box to make it 1-1. Both teams continued to push for a winner, but it was Wihdat who found the breakthrough. In the 82nd minute, 23-year-old Mohannad Semreen latched onto a loose ball near the edge of the area and fired home a low strike past the keeper, sealing the victory. Though Wihdat secured a crucial three points, the result also marked a historic moment: Hussein Irbid's first league loss this season, after a dominant run of form. With the win, Wihdat move to 45 points, just one behind Hussein Irbid, who remain top with 46 While Wihdat's schedule appears slightly more favourable, Hussein Irbid still control their destiny. But after such a confident campaign, their response to this setback may define their season.
