Al Faisali Edge Al Hussein Irbid 2-1 To Claim 18Th Jordan Super Cup Crow

(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - In a thrilling and dramatic showdown at the Amman International Stadium on

Friday night, Al Faisali staged a masterclass in resilience and tactical discipline to defeat

Hussein Irbid 2-1, capturing the 2026 Jordan Super Cup.

The hard-fought triumph extends Faisali's unmatched historical dominance in the

competition to a staggering 18 titles, ending their domestic tournament drought and

bringing their total official silverware to an unprecedented 86 championships as the most

decorated club in Jordanian football history.

A first-half breakthrough via VAR and Al Ersan

The match kicked off under intense pressure, with both sides looking to seize the initiative.

The game's first major turning point arrived in the 18th minute when Al Faisali's star winger

Ahmad Al Ersan was brought down inside the box by Hussein defender Saleem Obaid.

Referee Ahmad Al Makhadmeh pointed to the spot, a decision confirmed following a review

by the newly introduced Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in Jordanian football.

Step up Al Ersan, who coolly converted the penalty. Despite Hussein goalkeeper Yazeed

Abulaila correctly guessing the right direction, Al Ersan's precise and powerful strike found

the back of the net to break the deadlock.

Trailing by a goal, Hussein Irbid mounted fierce waves of attacks in search of an equaliser,

testing Faisali's backline with dangerous efforts. However, Faisali's high-profile summer

signing from arch-rivals Wihdat, goalkeeper Abdallah Al Fakhouri, stood like a brick wall,

denying the reigning champions to send the Blues into the halftime break with a precious 1- 0 lead.

Hussein's Equalizer and Tactical Battles

The second half began with explosive intensity, and Hussein Irbid struck back quickly in the

56th minute. Following an initial effort from teammate Mohammad Shawkat, Mahmoud

"Kharoubeh" Dheyab reacted quickest to latch onto the loose ball, slotting a composed

finish past Al Fakhouri into the bottom left corner to level the score at 1-1. The goal was

checked and validated through a VAR review overseen by referee Adham Al Makhadmeh,

adding even more drama to an already electric atmosphere.

With the scores level, both tactical giants engaged in a tense chess match, trading blows

and intensifying the pressure as the clock wound down toward the final whistle.

Al Awadat Steps Up to Seal the Glory

Just when extra time loomed large, the decisive moment arrived in the 85th minute. Ivorian

midfielder Ahwa unlocked the Hussein defence with a sublime through-pass that caught

the backline napping. New signing Anas Al Awadat timed his run to perfection, racing onto

the loose ball and sweeping it clinical past an onrushing Abulaila into the left corner.

The late winner sent the Al Faisali bench and supporters into raptures, handing Al Awadat a

dream start and an unforgettable debut moment with his new club.

Historic Triumph Ahead of Continental Duties

Hussein the back-to-back champions fought desperately in the dying minutes to find a

second equaliser, but Faisali's defence held firm under immense pressure until the final

whistle echoed across the stadium

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