Shabab Al Ahli, meanwhile, claimed the UAE Pro League crown after closest challengers Sharjah suffered defeat.
\nThere were also matches in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait and Lebanon so join the-AFC.com in our recap of the past week’s domestic action across West Asia.
\nJordan: Al Hussein do it in style
\nAl Hussein retained the Jordanian Pro League title with a 4-1 win against Shabab Al Ordon on the final day of the season.<\/p>\n
The victory meant they successfully defended the title, having won it for the first time last season, as they finished with 59 points.
\nAl Wehdat ended their campaign in second – two points behind after a 1-1 draw with Al Ramtha.
\nAl Faisaly finished a distant third on 39 points, ending their season with a 3-0 win against Moghayer Al Sarhan.
\nOman: Al Seeb champs again
\nAbu Razard Kamara’s strike secured Al Seeb Club a 1-0 win against Al Rustaq as they secured the title with one match to spare.<\/p>\n
Needing victory to confirm a fourth title, Kamara struck in the 35th minute to move Al Seeb to an unassailable 50 points, with just one round of matches remaining.
\nClosest challengers Al Nahda’s hopes evaporated following a goalless draw with Oman Club, with the result taking them to 44 points.
\nOman Club, on 39 points, are assured of finishing third.
\nUAE: Shabab Al Ahli champs after Sharjah loss
\nShabab Al Ahli confirmed the UAE Pro League title despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Al Wasl on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Shabab Al Ahli were assured of their ninth title with three matches to spare after closest challengers Sharjah were defeated 3-0 by Al Wahda on Sunday. ches remaining.
\nSharjah’s defeat kept them on 45 points, 11 behind Shabab Al Ahli. Al Wasl’s win against Shabab Al Ahli moved them into third on 38 points, two ahead of Al Wahda.
\nSaudi Arabia: Al Qadisiyah close in on Al Nassr
\nWith the top three not in action, Al Qadisiyah took advantage to close the gap with a 4-1 win against Al Kholood on Friday.
\nThe win saw Al Qadisiyah jump into fourth place on 59 points, one behind Al Nassr Club and one ahead of Al Ahli Saudi FC.<\/p>\n
Other matches saw Al Orobah defeating Al Riyadh 4-2, Al Akhdoud edging Al Wehda 2-1 and Al Fateh beating Al Shabab 3-1.
\nAl Ettifaq and Al Feiha edged Al Khaleej and Damab 2-1 respectively.
\nLeaders Al Ittihad meet Al Nassr in an enticing face-off on Wednesday while defending champions Al Hilal SFC play Al Raed. Al Ahli Saudi meet Al Taawoun.
\nBahrain: Muharraq widen lead
\nMuharraq Club further stretched their lead in the Bahraini Premier League with a 2-0 win against Sitra on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The triumph moved Al Muharraq to 44 points, 11 ahead of Al Khalidiyah, whose faint title hopes suffered another setback following a 1-1 draw with Al Shabbab.
\nAl Riffa closed in to within two points of Al Khalidiyah following their 2-1 victory against Al Ahli Manama.
\nOnly five matchdays remain in the Bahraini Premier League.
\nIraq: Al Shorta, Al Zawraa continue race
\nAl Shorta jumped to the top of the Iraq Stars League with a 1-0 win over Newroz on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The victory saw the defending champions drawing level with Al Zawraa on 65 points but leading the standings on superior goal difference.
\nAl Zawraa suffered a setback after settling for a goalless draw with Zakho, who are third on 53 points.
\nKuwait: Five-star Kuwait SC
\nKuwait SC turned on the power to defeat Al Salmiya as they maintained a two-point lead at the top of the Kuwait Premier League.<\/p>\n
Five players got on the scoresheet as Kuwait SC raced to a 3-0 lead at the end of the first half, with the victory taking the defending champions to 54 points with seven games remaining.
\nAl Arabi stayed in the hunt with a 1-0 win over Al Qadisiya, a result which left the latter a distant third on 38 points.
\nLebanon: Safa, Al Ansar held
\nSafa and Al Ansar remained locked in a tight battle for the Lebanese Premier League title after settling for draws in the winners’ stage this past week.<\/p>\n
Safa, who lead the standings on goal difference with both teams on 23 points, settled for a 1-1 draw with Al Ahed.
\nAl Ansar, meanwhile, played to a goalless draw with Al Ahed, with the result moving the latter within two points of the pacesetters.
\nDefending champions Nejmeh are fourth on 13 points after a 1-0 win against Al Hikma, who are two points behind in fifth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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