Match Summary

Al-Najma – Al-Riyadh SC: 1–1

Al-Najma dominated possession and peppered the visitors with 11 corners and 9 shots, but had to settle for a draw. Al-Riyadh struck first in the 20th minute, with Saud Haroun heading in a well-placed assist from Toze. The hosts hit back early in the second half, leveling in the 51st minute through David Tijanic. Despite the late pressure from Al-Najma, Al-Riyadh held out for a hard-fought point in Unaizah.

Man of the Match

Key player: David Tijanic (Al-Najma): Tijanic came up clutch for Al-Najma, scoring the vital equalizer just six minutes into the second half to bring the score level at 1-1.
His well-timed strike swung the momentum back for the home side, rewarding their dominance in possession and attacking intent.
The goal ultimately salvaged a point and energized the hosts after going behind early.

Conclusion

A thrilling contest saw both sides share the spoils, with Al-Najma’s persistence cancelling out Al-Riyadh’s early lead.