Al Ittihad clinched the Saudi Pro League title with two games to spare after they came from a goal down to beat Al Raed 3-1 on Thursday.

The win moved Al Ittihad to 77 points from 32 games, nine points ahead of second-placed Al Hilal SFC.

Al Ittihad went into the tie knowing victory would confirm their second title in two years and 10th overall but found themselves trailing to Omar Gonzalez goal after nine minutes.

Al Ittihad, however, fought back with Steven Bergwijn equalising 12 minutes later. A Danilo Pereira header gave them the lead shortly before halftime.

Two minutes into the second half, Abdulrahman Al Oboud put the game out of already-relegated Al Raed's reach.

Outgoing champions Al Hilal look set to finish second after a 4-3 win against Al Fateh kept them six points clear of Al Qadisiyah, who defeated Al Wehda 3-1.

Al Nassr Club sit a point behind Al Qadisiyah after a 1-1 draw with Al Taawoun. Al Ahli Saudi FC are also on 64 points after a 4-1 win against Al Kholood.

Qatar: Al Rayyan in final as Al Sadd, Al Duhail make exits
Al Gharafa defeated Al Sadd SC 5-4 on penalties in the Amir Cup quarter-finals, with the last eight tie having ended 2-2.

The result ended Al Sadd's hopes of adding the Amir Cup to the Qatar Stars League title while it was also the end of the road for Al Duhail SC as they also fell 5-4 on penalties to Al Rayyan SC, with the last eight tie having finished 2-2.

A boosted Al Rayyan then saw off Al Ahli 3-0 in their semi-final on Sunday and will meet either Al Gharafa or Umm Salal - who play on Monday - in the final on May 25.

Newly crowned champions Shahab Al Ahli had to be satisfied with a 1-1 draw with Al Nasr as the UAE Pro League approaches its climax.

Second-placed Sharjah FC suffered a 3-0 defeat against Al Ain, allowing Al Wahda to close in to within a point.

Al Wahda defeated Dibba Al Hisn 2-0 to move up to 44 points while last season's champions Al Wasl can also still finish second after a 2-1 win against Al Urooba.

Muharraq Club suffered a 2-1 defeat to Al Ahli as the champions stayed on 51 points in the Bahraini Premier League.

Khalidiya, meanwhile, are almost sure of finishing second after a 2-1 win against Al Najma took them to 39 points with two matchdays remaining.

They are six clear of Al Riffa, who suffered a 3-1 defeat against Al Shabab.

Al Zawraa and Al Shorta remain locked in a tight battle for the Iraq Stars League title after both registered wins this past week.

Al Zawraa, who lead on goal difference with both on 71 points, defeated Naft Maysan 2-0.

Defending champions Al Shorta - who have a match in hand - kept pace with an impressive 4-0 win against Al Karma.

Zakho stayed three points clear in third place with a 4-0 defeat of Al Hedood.

Al Wehdat retained the Jordan FA Cup after a 3-1 penalty shootout win against Al Hussein.

It was Al Wehdat's 13th FA Cup title as they denied Al Hussein a domestic double.

The tie ended 0-0, with Al Wehdat - as they had shown in the semi-final as well - proved sharper from the penalty spot.

Safa and Al Ansar remained locked in a dead heat at the top of the Lebanese Premier League with both on 29 points in the winners' stage.

Safa, who are ahead on goal difference, defeated Tadamon 3-0 on Sunday while Al Ansar beat Al Hikma 2-0.

Al Ahed - who drew 1-1 with defending champions Nejmeh - are third on 25 points. Nejmeh are fourth on 15 points.