Al Ittihad FC vs Damac
Anticipation filled the air as the two sides prepared for a pivotal Pro League clash that promised to test their resolve. On May 10, 2026, the pitch became the stage for a compelling battle where every tackle and pass mattered in the pursuit of victory.
A sharp start for Al Ittihad
The match began with high energy, as both teams fought to establish control. Al Ittihad struck first in the 24th minute when Moussa Diaby played a precise ball to Houssem Aouar, who clinically converted the chance to open the scoring. Following the goal, the home side dominated the flow of the first half, keeping the pressure on the Damac defense while maintaining a structured approach.
The equalizer and the final push
Coming out for the second half, Damac showed renewed urgency, forcing their way back into the contest. Their persistence paid off in the 73rd minute when Abdulrahman Al Obaid provided the assist for Yakou Meite, whose strike leveled the score and shifted the momentum of the game. Both benches utilized their substitutions extensively to try and find a winner as the clock ticked down.
Late drama arrived as both sides pushed for the deciding goal. Despite a yellow card for Tariq Mohammed in the 88th minute, the match remained locked in a stalemate until the dying moments. In a thrilling finish in the 90+4th minute, Saleh Al-Shehri delivered the assist for the winning goal, securing a hard-fought victory for Al Ittihad just before the final whistle blew.
