
Al-Shabab FC (SA) – Neom SC: 3–2
Al-Shabab snatched victory in a thrilling 3–2 encounter, powered by Yannick Carrasco’s standout performance. The hosts struck first through Hammam Al-Hammami, only for Saimon Bouabre to level quickly for Neom SC. Said Benrahma then gave the visitors a second-half lead, but Carrasco struck twice — first from the penalty spot and then from open play — to complete the comeback. Despite Neom SC dominating possession, Al-Shabab's finishing proved decisive.
Key player: Yannick Carrasco (Al-Shabab FC): A match-winning performance from Carrasco, who was directly involved in all three goals for Al-Shabab. He set the tone early by assisting the opening goal and then took command in the second half with a coolly converted penalty to level it at 2-2.
Just minutes later, he struck again, finishing from close range after being set up by Unai Hernandez to seal a vital 3-2 comeback win.
Carrasco also led the attack with multiple shots on target, consistently testing the Neom SC defense throughout the game.
Al-Shabab’s clinical edge and Carrasco’s brilliance turned the tide, securing a memorable home win in dramatic fashion.