Group Stage Results and Standings
The group stage of the competition was conducted using a double round-robin format, a system where every team in a group plays every other team twice. This structure ensured that each participating team played a total of four matches to determine their ranking. The stakes were high, as only the top two teams from each group earned the right to advance to the quarter-finals.
Key Facts
- Format: Double round-robin (4 matches per team).
- Qualification: Top two teams from each group advanced to the quarter-finals.
- Top Performers: Al Shabab and Al Nasr both finished their respective groups with 9 points.
- Defensive Strength: Kazma maintained a strong defensive record in Group C, conceding only 0 goals across their matches.
Group A Analysis
Group A was dominated by Al Rayyan, who secured the top spot with 8 points. Al Taawon followed closely in second place with 6 points, ensuring their progression. Al Suwaiq struggled to find momentum, finishing at the bottom of the table.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Rayyan | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 8 | |
| Al Taawon | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 6 |
| Al Suwaiq | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 1 |
Notable matches included Al Rayyan's decisive 4-0 victory over Al Suwaiq at the Al-Seeb Stadium on April 8, 2015.
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Group B Analysis
Al Shabab emerged as the powerhouse of Group B, finishing with 9 points after three wins. Al Seeb managed to secure the second qualifying spot with 4 points, edging out Al Arabi who also finished with 4 points but a lower goal difference.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Shabab | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 9 |
| Al Seeb | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 4 | |
| Al Arabi | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 4 |
A highlight of the group was Al Shabab's commanding 4-0 win against Al Seeb on March 17, 2015, at the Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium.
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Group C Analysis
Al Nasr led Group C with 9 points, followed by Kazma with 6 points. Manama finished third with 3 points. The group was characterized by tight contests, with Al Nasr securing a critical 2-1 win over Kazma in their final meeting on April 7.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Nasr | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 9 |
| Kazma | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
| Manama | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 3 |
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Group D Analysis
Al Jahra topped Group D with 7 points, while East Riffa secured the second spot also with 7 points, benefiting from a superior goal difference. Al Faisaly finished third with 3 points.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jahra | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 7 | |
| East Riffa | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7 | ||
| Al Faisaly | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
The group saw a high-scoring opening match on February 4, where Al Jahra defeated East Riffa 4-2 at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many matches did each team play in the group stage?
Each team played four matches as part of a double round-robin format.
Which teams advanced from Group A?
Al Rayyan and Al Taawon advanced to the quarter-finals from Group A.
Who finished at the top of Group B?
Al Shabab finished at the top of Group B with 9 points.
What was the qualification criteria for the quarter-finals?
The top two teams from each of the four groups advanced to the quarter-finals.
Which team in Group C had the best defensive record?
Kazma had a notable defensive performance, conceding 0 goals during the group stage.