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Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Marhoo.. | 3 | 17 | 2 | |
| Mahdi Abduljab.. | 3 | 13 | 0 | |
| Komail Al-Aswa.. | 1 | 15 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Marhoo.. | 2 | 17 | 3 | |
| Komail Al-Aswa.. | 1 | 15 | 1 | |
| Hazaa Ali | 1 | 6 | 0 |