Match Summary

Damac FC - Al-Taawoun FC: 2–1

Damac FC pulled off a comeback win at home, overcoming an early deficit to edge Al-Taawoun 2–1. Biel gave the visitors a 1–0 lead in the 14th minute with a tidy finish from Marin Petkov’s assist. Yakou Meite responded with a first-half equalizer and then struck again in the 83rd minute with a header, sealing the victory. Despite having more possession, Al-Taawoun couldn’t recover late on. Meite’s brace proved decisive in this tight encounter in Abha.

Man of the Match

Key player: Yakou Meite (Damac FC): The Ivorian forward delivered a match-winning performance, striking twice to secure all three points for Damac.
His first goal came in the 34th minute to level the score at 1-1, responding swiftly to Al-Taawoun's early lead.
With just under 10 minutes remaining, Meite rose to head home the decisive goal in the 83rd minute — a true poacher’s finish that proved the difference in a tight contest.

Conclusion

A resilient performance saw Damac FC turn the tide and earn a crucial home win, powered by Meite’s clinical finishing and key contributions from the midfield.