
Al-Taawoun FC – Al-Hazm: 2–2
It was a dramatic tug-of-war in Buraidah as Al-Taawoun and Al-Hazm shared the spoils in a 2–2 thriller. Roger Martínez gave the home side an early lead, but Al-Hazm hit back after the break with two quick goals from Fábio Martins and Yousef Al Shammari. Just when it seemed like Al-Hazm would escape with all three points, Martínez struck again in the 85th minute to rescue a point for Al-Taawoun. Both teams showed attacking intent, combining for nine shots on target in an open and entertaining match.
Key Player: Roger Martínez (Al-Taawoun FC): The Colombian striker delivered when it mattered most, striking twice to earn Al-Taawoun a crucial point at home. His first goal broke the deadlock early, with a composed finish off a pass from Zambrano Mendez, while his second came in the 85th minute — a dramatic equalizer from an Angelo Fulgini assist — to rescue the draw. Martínez was the heartbeat of Al-Taawoun’s attack, keeping the pressure on until the final whistle.
A fierce contest that ended in a fair draw, with both sides showing quality and resilience.