Match Summary

Al-Najma – Al-Khaleej Club: 2–2
Late drama unfolded in Unaizah as Al-Najma rescued a point with a stoppage-time equalizer in a tense 2–2 draw. Lazaro Vinicius Marques put the hosts ahead early in the second half, but Al-Khaleej hit back swiftly with goals from Giorgos Masouras and Joshua King. The visitors were reduced to 10 men in the dying moments after Majed Omar Kanabah was sent off. Al-Najma capitalized on the advantage, with Samir netting the leveler deep into added time to deny Al-Khaleej a win.

Man of the Match

Key player: Giorgos Masouras (Al-Khaleej Club)
Masouras sparked Al-Khaleej's comeback with a crucial equalizer in the 72nd minute, bringing the game level at 1-1.
He wasn't done yet — just two minutes later, he supplied a sharp assist for Joshua King to make it 2-1.
A direct hand in both of Al-Khaleej’s goals, Masouras was the driving force behind the turnaround.

Conclusion

In a match filled with intensity and momentum shifts, both sides showed resilience and ambition. Al-Khaleej nearly walked away with a hard-fought victory, but Al-Najma’s late equalizer highlighted their determination and ensured a dramatic end to a thrilling encounter.