Match Summary

Al-Ittihad Club - Al-Akhdoud Club: 2–1

Man of the Match

Key player: N'Golo Kanté (Al-Ittihad Club): a commanding midfield performance capped by direct involvement in both goals secured Al-Ittihad’s 2-1 home victory. First, he provided the assist for the opener by Houssem Aouar in the 12th minute, then struck himself just before halftime to double the lead. Kanté’s dual contribution proved vital as Al-Akhdoud pulled one back later, but couldn’t overhaul the Kanté-led advantage.

Conclusion

An impressive display from Al-Ittihad, driven by Kanté and Aouar, ensured three valuable points in front of their home crowd.