Match Report: Etehad Alreef vs. Al-Ittihad (BHR) – Bahrain Division 2, 9 May 2026

Al-Ittihad (BHR) delivered a statement performance in the Bahrain Division 2, thrashing Etehad Alreef 5-0 at the Al Ahli Stadium. The dominant display keeps Al-Ittihad in the hunt for promotion, while Etehad Alreef remain rooted near the bottom of the table.

One-Sided From the Start

Al-Ittihad took control from the first whistle. They opened the scoring in the 8th minute through a powerful header from Mohamed Abbas after a pinpoint cross. The visitors doubled their lead in the 23rd minute when Ali Hassan curled a free kick into the top corner.

Etehad Alreef struggled to create any meaningful chances, and Al-Ittihad’s pressure paid off again before half-time. A quick counter-attack ended with Sayed Jaffer making it 3-0 in the 41st minute.

Second Half: No Let-Up

The second half followed a similar pattern. Al-Ittihad continued to dominate possession and territory, adding a fourth goal in the 55th minute through Husain Al-Malki, who finished from close range after a corner was not cleared. The scoring was completed in the 78th minute when substitute Ahmed Nabeel found the net from the edge of the box.

Etehad Alreef had a few half-chances but lacked the quality to trouble the Al-Ittihad goalkeeper. The home side’s frustration was evident as they picked up three yellow cards.

Match Statistics

• Possession: Etehad Alreef 35% – 65% Al-Ittihad
• Shots on target: Etehad Alreef 2 – 11 Al-Ittihad
• Goals: Mohamed Abbas, Ali Hassan, Sayed Jaffer, Husain Al-Malki, Ahmed Nabeel

Implications

Al-Ittihad move up to 3rd place in the Bahrain Division 2 table, now just two points behind the leaders. Etehad Alreef, meanwhile, stay 11th (second from bottom) and face an uphill battle to avoid relegation. The victory is Al-Ittihad’s biggest of the season and a clear signal of their promotion ambitions.