Match summary

Al-Ittifaq FC - Al-Fateh SC: 4-3 Al-Ittifaq surged into control as Khalid Al-Ghannam opened the scoring (18'), Fernando Pacheco turned the ball into his own net for 2-0 (23'), and Georginio Wijnaldum made it 3-0 (36'). Al-Fateh responded before the break through Mourad Batna (44') and Sofiane Bendebka in stoppage time to trim it to 3-2 at half-time. Madallah Al Olayan restored the cushion early in the second half (48'), but Batna's second (71') set up a frantic finish. Despite late pressure from Al-Fateh, Al-Ittifaq held on for a thrilling home win.

Man of the match

Key player : Madallah Al Olayan (Al-Ittifaq FC) : Struck Al-Ittifaq's fourth goal at 48' to put them 4-2 up. That finish proved to be the match-winner, as Al-Fateh could only reply once more to make it 4-3. His goal created the decisive cushion that ultimately secured the home victory.

Conclusion

In a game of shifting momentum, Al-Ittifaq's early burst and Al Olayan's timely strike were just enough to survive a late Al-Fateh rally and secure three points.