

Al-Hussein SC (Irbid) Dominate Al-Ramtha SC 3-0 in Jordan Cup Thriller
Al-Hussein SC (Irbid) produced a commanding performance to defeat Al-Ramtha SC 3-0 on May 17, 2026, in a Jordan Cup tie. The result sent Al-Hussein into the next round and highlighted their credentials as serious cup contenders.
Match Overview
From the outset, Al-Hussein looked sharper and more organised. They controlled the midfield battle and created numerous chances against a disjointed Al-Ramtha side. The first half was a one-sided affair, with Al-Hussein scoring twice and dominating possession. Al-Ramtha rarely threatened and struggled to string passes together.
Key Moments
- Early dominance: Al-Hussein opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a well-worked team goal, finished from close range after a clever cutback.
- Second goal before halftime: Just before the break, a corner was met by a powerful header that doubled the lead and left Al-Ramtha with a mountain to climb.
- Sterile Al-Ramtha response: The home side tried to raise their intensity after the interval, but their attacks were easily snuffed out. Their best chance was a speculative shot that sailed wide.
- Third goal seals the win: Al-Hussein added a third in the 68th minute with a clinical counter-attack, finishing with composure to make it 3-0 and effectively end the contest.
Standout Players
Al-Hussein’s midfield dictator sprayed passes and controlled the tempo. The striker who scored the first and assisted the third was a constant menace. For Al-Ramtha, the goalkeeper made several saves to keep the scoreline respectable, but his defence offered little protection.
Table and Season Impact
With this convincing win, Al-Hussein SC (Irbid) advanced in the Jordan Cup, building momentum for their league campaign. Al-Ramtha SC were left to rue a poor performance, and their focus now returns to domestic league fixtures where they need to recover quickly.