Issa Town outlasted Samaheej 103-93 in a high-scoring Bahrain Premier League contest on October 28, 2026, riding a balanced offensive attack and a decisive fourth-quarter run. The home side never trailed by much after the opening period, but they pulled away late to secure an important victory in front of their supporters.

Match overview

Both teams played at a fast pace, with Issa Town’s transition game and Samaheej’s three-point shooting producing an entertaining back-and-forth contest. Issa Town led 76-69 after three quarters, then answered an early Samaheej challenge with a game-deciding burst.

Key moments

Samaheej cut the deficit to 79-76 early in the fourth quarter, but Issa Town responded with a 12-2 run to push the lead back to 91-78. The visitors could not recover, and Issa Town closed the game at the free-throw line to seal the ten-point win.

Tactical story

Issa Town attacked the rim consistently, generated fouls, and scored in transition. Their offensive rebounding also created extra possessions. Samaheej stayed close with perimeter shooting, but their accuracy dipped in the final quarter, and they struggled to contain Issa Town’s dribble penetration.

Standout performers

Issa Town guard Ali Abdulredha paced the winners with 28 points and eight assists, while Hassan Jalal added 20 points and 11 rebounds. Samaheej’s Mohammed Hassan was excellent in defeat with 26 points and nine rebounds, but he did not get enough help down the stretch.

What it means

The win gives Issa Town a valuable boost in the Bahrain Premier League standings and reinforces their home-court advantage. Samaheej will need to tighten their defense and improve their late-game execution after another high-scoring loss.