
Al-Shabab FC (SA) - Al-Najma: 0–0
Al-Shabab and Al-Najma played to a goalless draw at King Fahd International Stadium despite a flurry of chances. The hosts dominated with 24 total shots and 9 corners, but couldn't break the deadlock thanks to a resilient Al-Najma defense and 8 key saves. Yannick Carrasco was particularly active for Al-Shabab, testing the keeper multiple times. Al-Najma weathered injury setbacks and ended up receiving three yellow cards, but held firm to secure a hard-earned point on the road.
Key player: Victor Braga (Al-Najma): The Al-Najma shot-stopper stood firm under relentless pressure, recording at least eight crucial saves to deny Al-Shabab’s prolific 24-shot attack.
From early pairings of back-to-back saves in the opening minutes to clutch stops late in the game, Braga’s acrobatic reflexes were central in preserving the 0–0 draw.
Time and again, he frustrated the hosts, turning away shots from Carrasco and company to secure a hard-earned clean sheet for his side.
Al-Najma’s resilience and Victor Braga’s brilliance earned them a valuable away point against a dominant Al-Shabab side.