Al Ettifaq vs Al Ittihad FC
Al Ettifaq and Al Ittihad FC faced off in a highly anticipated Pro League encounter that promised plenty of action and tactical intrigue. The two sides met on 2026-05-14, both eager to secure crucial points in the league standings.
Early Domination by the Visitors
The match began with high intensity, and it didn't take long for the deadlock to be broken. In the 3rd minute, Al Ittihad FC surged ahead when Houssem Aouar found the back of the net, clinical in his finish after receiving a precise assist from Mario Mitaj. The visitors continued to press, doubling their lead in the 19th minute. This time, Fabinho turned creator, setting up Moussa Diaby for his first goal of the evening. Al Ettifaq's frustration was evident earlier when Francisco Calvo received a yellow card, struggling to contain the pace of the opposition's attack.
Al Ettifaq Fights Back
Despite the early setback, the home side found a lifeline. Just a minute after Al Ittihad made an early tactical change—with Abdulrahman Al-Obood replacing Steven Bergwijn—Al Ettifaq struck back. In the 26th minute, Joao Costa played a brilliant ball into the path of Khalid Al Ghannam, who made no mistake in slotting it home to make it 1-2. The game became increasingly physical as the first half drew to a close, evidenced by a yellow card for Fabinho in the 44th minute, but the score remained narrow heading into the break.
Diaby Seals the Result
The second half saw both managers turn to their benches to refresh their lineups. Al Ettifaq introduced Ahmed Hassan Koka to bolster their attack, while Al Ittihad brought on fresh legs to maintain their advantage. The decisive blow came in the 79th minute when Faisel Al-Ghamdi provided a perfectly timed assist for Moussa Diaby, who grabbed his second goal of the match to restore the two-goal cushion. In the closing stages, Al Ittihad managed the game professionally, ensuring the three points were theirs despite a late booking for Muhannad Shanqeeti in stoppage time.
