Match Summary

Al-Taawoun FC – Al-Khaleej Club: 1–1

Al-Taawoun and Al-Khaleej shared the spoils in an intense 1-1 draw in Buraidah. Joshua King fired the visitors into the lead in the 20th minute, finishing off a pass from Konstantinos Fortounis. Al-Taawoun hit back swiftly after the break, with Roger Martínez scoring the equalizer just four minutes into the second half via an assist from Angelo Fulgini. Despite dominating possession and racking up 19 shots, Al-Taawoun couldn’t convert their chances into a late winner. Both sides pressed for a second, but defiant goalkeeping and missed opportunities kept the score level.

Man of the Match

Key player: Roger Martínez (Al-Taawoun FC): The Colombian striker was instrumental in rescuing a point for Al-Taawoun, scoring the equalizer early in the second half. Martínez’s 49th-minute strike, assisted by Angelo Fulgini, came just when his team needed a response after falling behind. He remained a constant threat throughout the match, registering multiple shots and testing the goalkeeper with both his head and feet. A vital performance that ensured Al-Taawoun avoided defeat on their home turf.

Conclusion

A balanced clash where both teams showed their strengths, ultimately settling for a well-earned draw.