Al Faisaly FC vs Al Ittihad FC
The Pro League action returned on September 11, 2026, as Al Faisaly FC faced off against Al Ittihad FC. Both teams entered the stadium with high ambitions, looking to secure a vital victory in front of a passionate crowd.
Clinical First Half from Al Ittihad
Al Ittihad FC started the match with intent, dictating the tempo from the midfield. The deadlock was broken in the 28th minute when Steven Bergwijn found the back of the net, clinical in his finish following a clever assist by Richard Rios. The visitors refused to take their foot off the gas and doubled their advantage just before the halftime whistle. In the 43rd minute, George Ilenikhena provided a perfect delivery for Youssef En-Nesyri, who calmly converted to make it 0-2, leaving the home side with a mountain to climb.
En-Nesyri Strikes Again as Momentum Shifts
The second half began with Al Ittihad remaining in control, despite a yellow card issued to Hasan Kadesh in the 48th minute. The attacking duo of Ilenikhena and En-Nesyri proved to be unstoppable once again in the 59th minute; another assist from Ilenikhena allowed En-Nesyri to claim his second goal of the night. With a three-goal cushion, Al Ittihad utilized their bench, introducing veteran Georginio Wijnaldum and Mukhtar Ali to stabilize the game and manage the remaining minutes of this September 11 encounter.
Late Drama and Final Whistle
Al Faisaly FC pushed forward in the closing stages to find a way back into the game. Their persistence paid off in the 87th minute when substitute Theo Bongonda scored after being set up by Saud Haddad. While the goal provided a spark of hope for the home supporters, the Al Ittihad defense held firm during the five minutes of stoppage time. The referee’s final whistle confirmed a comprehensive performance by the visitors, who dominated large stretches of the match.
