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The third day of the Lebanese championship play-offs tightened the gaps at both the top and bottom of the table. The suspense is at its peak as we approach the final stretch.

Play-Offs for the Title: Safa Takes the Lead

The fight for first place has become a duel. Safa seized control of the championship by beating Sagesse (2-1) at Fouad Chehab Stadium. Islam Al-Batran, who scored twice (12’, 47’), was the man of the match. Despite an equalizer from Oluwan Fayé (33’), Safa managed to pull ahead and take sole possession of first place.

Al-Ansar, staying true to its reputation, dominated Nejmeh in a heated derby (1-0), thanks to an early goal from Hicham Khalafallah (3’). With 22 points, the Greens remain level with Safa but trail on goal difference.

Major disappointment for Al-Ahed, who were surprised by Tadamon Tyr (0-1) on a goal by Hassan Bazzi (48’). The former leader stumbled and dropped to third place.

Standings (After 3 Matchdays – Title Play-Offs)

1. Safa – 22 pts

2. Al-Ansar – 22 pts

3. Al-Ahed – 20 pts

4. La Sagesse – 11 pts

5. Nejmeh – 10 pts

6. Tadamon Tyr – 10 pts

Play-offs for Survival: Al-Bourj Takes the Lead

In the relegation battle, Al-Bourj shifted into high gear against Shabab Ghazieh (4-1), powered by a brace from Yusuf Atris and goals from Ibrahima Sani and Hassan Chaaito “Moni.”

Racing Beirut wasn’t far behind either: a clean win against Shabab Baalbeck (2-0) with goals from Eze Okehi and Jimmy Kazan.

There was also an offensive explosion from Riyadi Abbassiyé, who crushed Shabab al-Sahel (5-1) and reignited their hopes in this mini-league.

Standings (After 3 Matchdays – Relegation Play-offs)

1. Al-Bourj – 13 pts

2. Racing Beirut – 11 pts

3. Shabab al-Sahel – 10 pts

4. Riyadi Abbassiyé – 8 pts

5. Shabab Baalbeck – 5 pts

6. Shabab Ghazieh – 4 pts

To Be Continued…

Safa and Al-Ansar, neck and neck, will need to maintain their pace without faltering. Behind them, nothing is decided yet: every match could shuffle the deck before the end.

The Lebanese championship is entering its turbulence zone… Fasten your seatbelts!