Safa Beirut
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- Lebanon League 167 Lebanon Cup 19 AFC Cup 11 Lebanon Challenge Cup 3 Lebanon Elite Cup 1 Lebanon Super Cup 1
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Fixtures
| Lebanon League | 04/28 13:00 | 8 |
Al Ahed
vs
Safa Beirut
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- | View |
Results
| Lebanon League | 04/09 11:15 | 8 |
Al Ahed
v
Safa Beirut
|
- | PPT. | |
| Lebanon League | 04/04 12:00 | 7 |
[3] Al Nejmeh
v
Safa Beirut
[4]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Lebanon League | 03/14 12:15 | 6 |
[6] Racing Beirut
v
Safa Beirut
[4]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| Lebanon League | 03/08 12:15 | 5 |
[5] Al Bourj
v
Safa Beirut
[4]
|
W | 0-2 | |
| Lebanon League | 02/29 13:00 | 4 |
[3] Al Ansar Beirut
v
Safa Beirut
[4]
|
L | 4-1 | |
| Lebanon League | 02/25 13:00 | 3 |
Safa Beirut
v
Al Ahed
|
D | 0-0 | |
| World Club Friendlies | 02/16 12:00 | - |
Safa Beirut
v
Al Ansar Beirut
|
L | 1-2 | |
| Lebanon League | 02/10 14:00 | 2 |
[3] Safa Beirut
v
Al Nejmeh
[4]
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Lebanon League | 02/04 12:15 | 1 |
[6] Racing Beirut
v
Safa Beirut
[5]
|
W | 0-1 | |
| Lebanon Cup | 01/26 11:30 | 4 |
Safa Beirut
v
Racing Beirut
|
W | 4-2 | |
| Lebanon Cup | 01/19 11:30 | 4 |
Safa Beirut
v
Racing Beirut
|
- | PPT. | |
| World Club Friendlies | 12/21 13:00 | - |
Safa Beirut
v
Al Ansar Beirut
|
D | 1-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Wins | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Draws | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Losses | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Goals for | 36 | 17 | 19 |
| Goals against | 32 | 14 | 18 |
| Clean sheets | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Failed to score | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Wikipedia - Safa SC
Safa Sporting Club (Arabic: نادي الصفاء الرياضي, lit. 'The Purity Sporting Club') is a football club based in Wata El Msaytbeh, a district in Beirut, Lebanon, that competes in the Lebanese Premier League. Founded in 1939, they have won three league titles, three domestic cups, one Super Cup, and two Elite Cups; they also reached the 2008 AFC Cup final.
Safa primarily receives its support from Wata El-Museitbeh, as well as the Druze community all over Lebanon. Given their fanbase extends well in Mount Lebanon, including the city of Aley, they play the Mountain derby with Akhaa Ahli Aley.
History
Early history (1933–1961)
Founded in 1933 at an amateur level in the Wata El-Museitbeh of Beirut, Safa Sporting Club was officially established in 1939 by seven people: Maher Wahab, Anis Naaim, Hasib Al-Jerdi, Amin Haidar, Chafik Nader, Toufik Al-Zouhairy and Adib Haidar.
On 23 December 1948, Safa obtained the official membership and license from the government as a private association. In the same year, the club was affiliated to the Lebanese Football Association and was ranked within the Second Division. In 1961, Safa was promoted to the First Division.[]
Recent history (2021–present)
After finishing the 2021–22 Lebanese Premier League in 11th place, Safa were due to be relegated to the Second Division for the first time. However, following Shabab Bourj's withdrawal from the league, they were relegated in place of Safa. Safa also narrowly avoided relegation the following season, finishing 10th above Salam Zgharta on account of their positive head-to-head record.
The team's colors are red and white, and they play their home matches at the Safa Stadium in Beirut. Safa Beirut has a strong roster of talented players who are dedicated to representing their club with pride and determination.
Safa Beirut has won numerous domestic titles and has also competed in international competitions, showcasing their skill and talent on a global stage. The team's style of play is characterized by fast-paced, attacking football, making them a formidable opponent for any team they face.
Overall, Safa Beirut is a respected and successful soccer team in Lebanon, with a long-standing tradition of excellence and a bright future ahead.