Al Hazem vs Al Shabab
The stage was set for a highly competitive Pro League encounter as Al Hazem faced off against Al Shabab on August 30, 2026.
Breaking the deadlock
The match began with both sides displaying high levels of discipline, focusing on tactical positioning to deny space to their opponents. As the game transitioned into the second half, the breakthrough finally arrived. In the 48th minute, a piece of individual brilliance from Yannick Carrasco opened the door, as his perfect delivery found Roger Martinez, who struck home to give the visitors the lead. The intensity grew significantly from that point, with the referee busy issuing bookings to Yacine Adli and Dhari Sayyar Al-Anazi as the game grew increasingly fractious.
A dramatic conclusion
Just as it seemed the visitors would hold on for the win, the momentum shifted dramatically in the dying embers of the match. Al Hazem were awarded a penalty in the 90+5th minute, and Afimico Pululu stepped up to coolly convert the chance, leveling the score. The closing minutes descended into chaos for the away side, as Dhari Sayyar Al-Anazi was shown a second yellow card, resulting in a dismissal. The final whistle confirmed a dramatic draw, leaving fans breathless after a frantic finish.
