Al-Fayha dominated Al Riyadh in an exciting match
Al-Fayha defeated Al Riyadh 2-0 in an exciting match played at Al Majma’ah Sports City Stadium. The match, corresponding to the fifth round of the Saudi Pro League, was marked by Al-Fayha’s territorial dominance, who had more control of the ball and created more scoring opportunities.
Al-Fayha opened the scoring in the 20th minute thanks to a goal from F. Sakala, assisted by N. Al Harthi. The home team extended their lead in the 35th minute with a goal from R. Lopez, assisted by M. Al Baqawi.
Al Riyadh tried to react, but they found a solid Al-Fayha defense and could not find a way to score.
Match statistics:
* Al-Fayha: 48% possession, 13 shots (7 on target, 4 off target), 5 corners, 12 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
* Al Riyadh: 52% possession, 13 shots (1 on target, 9 off target), 3 corners, 9 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Key events:
* 8′: F. Sakala (Al-Fayha) had a goal disallowed by VAR.
* 18′: F. Abdi (Al-Fayha) received a yellow card.
* 19′: A. Asiri (Al Riyadh) received a yellow card.
* 20′: F. Sakala (Al-Fayha) scored the first goal of the match.
* 26′: S. Al Menhali (Al Riyadh) received a yellow card.
* 35′: R. Lopez (Al-Fayha) scored the second goal of the match.
* 76′: O. Shukurov (Al-Fayha) received a yellow card.
Substitutions al riyadh: at minute 46 Y. Al Shehri came in and A. I. Al Khaibari went out., at minute 46 S. M. Al Aqel M. came in and M. Konate went out., at minute 46 N. Al Hawsawi came in and S. Al Menhali went out., at minute 75 R. Al Bloushi came in and B. Mensah went out.
Substitutions al-fayha: at minute 57 M. Saleh came in and M. Al Baqawi went out., at minute 72 R. Al Kaabi came in and N. Al Harthi went out., at minute 72 K. Al Kabi came in and G. Cimirot went out., at minute 90 Rangel came in and A. Pozuelo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Fayha
Titulares:
Al Riyadh
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