
Al-Ittihad Club – Al-Fayha FC: 2–1
Al-Ittihad edged out Al-Fayha 2–1 in a lively clash at King Abdullah Sports City. Youssef En-Nesyri opened the scoring in the first half with a precise header from a Mahamadou Doumbia corner. Fashion Sakala leveled for Al-Fayha with a header of his own, set up by Yassine Benzia, shortly after the break. But Al-Ittihad found the winner in the 83rd minute, thanks to Hassan Mahbub’s decisive strike. The hosts enjoyed 62% possession and a flurry of corners, making their dominance count.
Key Player: Hassan Mahbub (Al-Ittihad Club): The decisive figure in Al-Ittihad’s 2-1 triumph, Mahbub struck late in the 83rd minute to restore the lead and seal all three points.
His clutch goal came just when the game was teetering at 1-1, delivering a clinical finish under pressure to ignite the home crowd.
A timely contribution that proved vital in the final outcome.
A hard-fought victory that highlights Al-Ittihad’s resilience and offensive depth.