Late Goals, Big Wins: Faisaly Edges Al-Ahli as Hussein Irbid Dominates
25 October 2025
Jordanian Pro League title race heats up
Al-Faisaly kept the Jordanian Pro League title chase lively with a 3-2 victory over Al-Ahli on Saturday, closing the first phase of the season in dramatic fashion.
Faisaly struck early, Khaled Zakaria firing home the opener after eight minutes as the home side dominated the exchanges.
In the second half, the Syrian forward Mohammad Al-Hallak doubled the lead in the 48th minute, a seam of creativity boosting Faisaly's momentum.
Al-Ahli replied through Abdullah Al-Shaibat in the 73rd minute, and substitute Omar Khidr leveled in the 82nd, setting the stage for a late twist.
Adi Al-Hourani then slotted home a dramatic winner at 87, earning Faisaly all three points.
Earlier in the week, Al-Salt had forced a draw with Ramtha, keeping the title fight wide open.
Faisaly moved to 22 points, second, one behind Ramtha, as the competition moves into the next phase.
Al-Ahli remained on four points in ninth place, a difficult position for a club with expectations.
Hussein Irbid demolishes Sama Al-Sarhan
In the weekend's other match, Hussein Irbid crushed Sama Al-Sarhan 4-0 to seal a commanding win.
Mouhamed Khrouba opened the scoring in the 24th minute after a clever run in the box.
Salim Obeid doubled the lead in the 33rd, and Khrouba completed a brace at 60, before Albanian forward Louis Kakouri added the fourth in the 69th.
The result lifted Hussein Irbid to 18 points and to third place, while Sama Al-Sarhan stayed winless at the bottom with zero points.
The league also postponed a follow-up clash involving Al-Wahdat due to travel to Iran for AFC competition, underscoring how continental commitments intersect with domestic duties.
In Asia, Al-Wahdat’s recent form in the ACL 2 campaign has complicated their league task, with three consecutive defeats looming large on the calendar.
As the ninth round closes, the Jordanian Pro League confirms its three-phase format, designed to keep the title chase alive deeper into the season, boost competitiveness, and uncover young talents for continental campaigns.
The Jordanian Pro League remains one of the Arab world's oldest, dating back to 1944 as the General League, and continues to crown the country’s strongest sides year after year.
Al-Faisaly remains the most decorated club with more than 35 titles, while Ramtha and Hussein Irbid have also left lasting marks on Jordanian football.
Hussein Irbid has clinched the league title in the last two seasons, showcasing consistent top-level performances that fuel the race for this term's crown.
The Jordan Football Association hopes the new format will raise the league's quality, improve organization, and broaden talent development to prepare clubs for upcoming continental challenges.
In short, a league with a rich history, a thrilling present, and a future shaped by three phases of drama, with spectators hoping the best team wins—though the trophy probably wants to go to whichever team is feeling lucky that day.
Punchline 1: If football were math, Faisaly just solved for X and found the net twice more than Al-Ahli.
Punchline 2: In this league, the ball comes with a calendar—because it keeps bouncing back to the goalmouth and nobody knows when the whistle will blow.
