Match Summary

Al-Najma – Al-Ittifaq FC: 3–4
Al-Ittifaq FC stormed ahead with a dominant first half, racing to a 3–0 lead thanks to goals from Nasser Al-Haleel, Moussa Dembele, and Francisco Calvo. Calvo added a second just before the hour to make it 4–0. But Al-Najma launched a spirited comeback in the final 20 minutes, with quickfire goals from Rakan Rajeh Altulayhi and Ali Jassim before Lazaro Vinicius Marques slotted home a late penalty. Despite the late drama, Al-Ittifaq held on to secure all three points in a seven-goal thriller.

Player of the Match

Key Player: Georginio Wijnaldum (Al-Ittifaq FC)
The Dutch midfielder was instrumental in Al-Ittifaq's thrilling 4-3 victory on the road, delivering two crucial assists.
First, he set up Moussa Dembele to make it 2-0, then later laid on the pass for Francisco Calvo's second goal to extend their lead to 4-0.
Wijnaldum’s creative spark proved decisive in building a lead that ultimately held off a furious Al-Najma comeback.

Conclusion

In a dramatic encounter full of momentum shifts, Al-Ittifaq FC showcased attacking brilliance and resilience, fending off a late Al-Najma resurgence to claim a vital away win in this seven-goal thriller.