Al Ansar SC 2–0 Jwayya: Dominant Victory Keeps Pressure on Lebanese Premier League Leaders

Al Ansar SC maintained their strong start to the 2026–27 Lebanese Premier League season with a comfortable 2–0 win over Jwayya at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium on 17 July 2026. The result lifted the Beirut giants into the upper reaches of the table, while Jwayya remain rooted in the relegation zone.

Match Overview

From the first whistle, Al Ansar asserted their authority. Playing in front of a vocal home crowd, they controlled possession and carved out several early chances. Jwayya, organised but limited in attack, struggled to create clear opportunities and rarely threatened the Ansar goal.

Key Moments

• 24th minute (1–0): Al Ansar opened the scoring through a well‑rehearsed corner routine. Hassan Maatouk flicked the ball at the near post, and centre‑back Mohammad Saleh was on hand to volley home from six yards.
• 58th minute (2–0): The second goal came from a counter‑attack. Winger Karim Darwiche raced clear down the right, cut inside, and squared the ball for Rami Al‑Hassan to fire into an empty net.
• 72nd minute: Jwayya’s best chance came when a deflected free‑kick forced Ansar goalkeeper Mehdi Khalil into a sharp save low to his left.

Tactical Story

Al Ansar deployed a fluid 4‑3‑3 formation, with full‑backs pushing high to overload the midfield. Jwayya sat deep in a compact 4‑5‑1, hoping to hit on the break, but they lacked the necessary pace to trouble the Ansar defence. The home side’s ability to switch play quickly stretched the visitors’ shape, leading to space out wide that created both goals.

Defensively, Al Ansar were solid. The centre‑back pairing of Mohammad Saleh and Ali Al‑Saadi dealt comfortably with Jwayya’s lone striker, while the midfield trio of Hassan Al‑Naama, Mohammad Al‑Zain, and Rami Al‑Hassan dominated the central areas, winning the ball back consistently.

Standout Players

• Rami Al‑Hassan (Al Ansar): Scored the second goal and pulled the strings in midfield with his passing range and work rate.
• Mohammad Saleh (Al Ansar): Commanding in defence and a threat from set‑pieces, his goal set the platform for the win.
• Mehdi Khalil (Al Ansar): Made only one meaningful save but his organisation of the back line kept Jwayya at bay.

Table and Season Impact

With the win, Al Ansar moved into third place in the Lebanese Premier League standings, two points behind leaders Al Ahed and with a game in hand. Jwayya, meanwhile, remain in 11th position with just one win from their opening six fixtures, leaving them already five points adrift of safety. For Al Ansar, the victory continues their push for a first league title since 2021, while Jwayya face an uphill battle to avoid relegation.

Al Ansar’s next match: away to Safa SC on 24 July. Jwayya host Al Ahli Nabatiya on the same date.