Syrian Premier League – Match Report

Al-Karamah Crush Al-Shorta Damascus 5-2 in Six-Goal Thriller

Match Date: June 19, 2026 | Venue: Khaled bin Walid Stadium, Homs | Kick-off: 22:00 local time

Al-Karamah delivered a devastating attacking display on Friday night, overpowering Al-Shorta Damascus with a resounding 5-2 victory in the Syrian Premier League. The home side raced to a commanding lead in the first half and never looked back, handing their opponents a heavy defeat that shook up the standings.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Al-Karamah pressed high and exploited gaps in the Al-Shorta defense. The hosts struck early, with a goal in the 12th minute from striker Mahmoud Al-Mawas, who finished clinically after a neat through ball. They doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark through a powerful header from captain Firas Al-Khatib. By halftime, the score was 3-0 after a stunning long-range effort from midfielder Ahmad Al-Saleh.

Al-Shorta attempted a comeback after the break, pulling one back in the 52nd minute via a penalty converted by Mohamed Al-Wakid. However, Al-Karamah responded almost immediately, restoring their three-goal cushion with a fourth in the 58th minute. The visitors managed a second goal late on, but Al-Karamah added a fifth in stoppage time to seal a memorable night.

Key Moments

• 12' – Al-Mawas opens the scoring after a swift counter-attack.
• 28' – Al-Khatib heads home from a corner, making it 2-0.
• 41' – Al-Saleh lashes a 25-yard strike into the top corner.
• 52' – Al-Shorta win a penalty; Al-Wakid converts to make it 3-1.
• 58' – Al-Karamah's winger scores the fourth with a tap-in after a defensive error.
• 73' – Al-Shorta reduce the deficit again through substitute Omar Al-Rashed.
• 90+2' – Al-Karamah seal the victory with a fifth goal from a set-piece.

Tactical Story

Al-Karamah’s high-intensity approach overwhelmed Al-Shorta’s backline, which struggled to cope with the pace and movement of the home forwards. The visitors attempted to build from the back but were repeatedly caught in possession. Al-Karamah’s midfield dominance, particularly through Al-Saleh, allowed them to control the tempo and create multiple chances.

Standout Players

Mahmoud Al-Mawas (Al-Karamah) – The forward was a constant threat, scoring one and assisting another. His movement stretched the defense throughout.
Ahmad Al-Saleh (Al-Karamah) – Dominated the midfield with his passing range and chipped in with a spectacular goal.
Mohamed Al-Wakid (Al-Shorta) – Despite the loss, he was a bright spot, scoring from the spot and creating chances.

Table Impact

The victory lifted Al-Karamah into the top four of the Syrian Premier League standings, while Al-Shorta Damascus remained mid-table, now four points adrift of the leaders. The result further cemented Al-Karamah’s reputation as one of the league’s most dangerous sides at home.