The Lebanese Football Association has changed the start date for the matches of the third round of the First Division League. The kick-off will be on Saturday, September 17, instead of Friday, with all matches beginning at 4 PM. The schedule is as follows:
**Saturday, September 17:**
- Al-Ahed vs. Shabab Al-Sahil (Fouad Chehab Complex)
- Shabab Al-Ghazieh vs. Al-Burj (Imam Sadr Stadium)
**Sunday, September 18:**
- Al-Ikhaa Al-Ahli vs. Al-Najmeh (Fouad Chehab Complex)
- Tripoli vs. Al-Ansar (Tripoli Municipal Stadium)
- Al-Hekmeh vs. Salam Zgharta (Bhamdoun Municipal Stadium)
- Al-Safaa vs. Tadamon Sour (Al-Safaa Stadium)
Additionally, the association has decided to fine both Al-Ansar and Salam Zgharta clubs 2,500,000 Lebanese Lira each and suspend players Abbas Sharqawi (Tadamon Sour) and Ahmed Maki (Shabab Al-Ghazieh) for four matches each.
