
Damac FC – Al-Ittihad Club: 1–1
It was an even battle in Abha as Damac and Al-Ittihad shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw. Abdullah Al-Qahtani gave Damac the lead in the 37th minute with a fine finish, assisted by Riyadh Sharahili. But Al-Ittihad hit back just before the break through Muhannad Shanqeeti’s equalizer in the 44th minute. Despite dominating possession (65%) and piling on 12 corner kicks, Al-Ittihad couldn’t find a winner. They finished the match with ten men after Fabinho was sent off in stoppage time for a second booking.
Key Player: Abdullah Al-Qahtani (Damac FC): Opened the scoring with precision in the 37th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed assist from Riyadh Sharahili. Al-Qahtani’s goal gave Damac an early lead, lifting the home crowd and setting the tone in a hard-fought encounter. While his side couldn’t hold the advantage, Al-Qahtani’s clinical finish stood as one of the game’s decisive moments.
A balanced affair with both sides showing resilience, ending in a fair draw that highlighted individual brilliance and team effort.