Asswehly SC 3–1 Olympic Azzaweya | Libyan Premier League | 10 May 2026

Asswehly SC produced a dominant performance at the Al‑Thawra Stadium in Misrata to defeat Olympic Azzaweya 3-1 in a Libyan Premier League encounter that confirmed the home side’s growing momentum. The victory propelled Asswehly into third place, while Azzaweya remain anchored in the bottom half after a fourth consecutive loss.

Match Overview

From the first whistle, Asswehly took control of possession and dictated the tempo. The deadlock was broken in the 18th minute when midfielder Ahmed Al‑Mabrouk latched onto a loose ball on the edge of the box and smashed a dipping volley past goalkeeper Samir El‑Hadi. The goal settled any early nerves and set the tone for a one-sided first half.

Asswehly doubled their lead just before half-time. Winger Mohamed Al‑Zarroug cut in from the left and curled a beautiful effort into the far top corner, leaving El‑Hadi with no chance. The visitors looked disjointed and struggled to create clear openings, managing only one shot on target in the opening 45 minutes.

Second‑half drama

After the interval, Azzaweya briefly rallied. In the 55th minute, striker Hassan Al‑Jaroushi pulled one back with a close-range finish after a corner was only partially cleared. The goal sparked a tense period, but Asswehly quickly regained control. Their captain Abdulrahman Al‑Khatib restored the two-goal cushion in the 68th minute, heading home from a corner kick.

The home side managed the remainder of the game professionally, protecting their lead while still threatening on the break. Azzaweya never seriously troubled the Asswehly defence after the third goal, and the result was never in doubt from that point.

Key Moments

• 18' – Al‑Mabrouk’s stunning volley opens the scoring.
• 43' – Al‑Zarroug doubles the lead with a curling shot.
• 55' – Al‑Jaroushi heads in Azzaweya’s consolation.
• 68' – Al‑Khatib rises highest from a corner to make it 3-1.

Tactical Analysis

Asswehly employed a fluid 4-2-3-1 that allowed their wide players to drift inside and overload the midfield. Azzaweya’s 4-4-2 was too narrow and failed to close down the space for Asswehly’s creative trio. The visitors improved after the break when they switched to a 4-3-3, but defensive lapses from set pieces undid their efforts.

Standout Players

• Ahmed Al‑Mabrouk (Asswehly): Scored a contender for goal of the season and dictated play from midfield.
• Mohamed Al‑Zarroug (Asswehly): Constant threat on the wing, with a goal and an assist.
• Hassan Al‑Jaroushi (Azzaweya): Lone bright spot, scored and worked hard despite little service.

Table Implications

With 28 points from 18 matches, Asswehly now sit third, four points behind leaders Al‑Ahly Tripoli but with a game in hand. Olympic Azzaweya remain 14th with only 14 points, and the pressure on manager Faraj Al‑Ghannai continues to grow.