English:
Al-Fayha defeated Al-Ettifaq 2-0 in a closely fought match at the EGO Stadium in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The game, part of round 25 of the Saudi Pro League and officiated by Abdulsamad Bakri, saw Al-Ettifaq dominate possession (62%), creating more chances (20 shots, 6 on target). However, Al-Fayha proved more clinical. Chris Smalling opened the scoring just before halftime (45′), assisted by Pozuelo. A João Costa own goal in the 64th minute sealed the victory for Al-Fayha. The match was a tense affair, with a total of 15 yellow cards shown; 3 to Al-Ettifaq and 4 to Al-Fayha. Despite Al-Ettifaq’s territorial dominance, their lack of finishing ability and Al-Fayha’s effectiveness proved decisive.
Substitutions al-fayha: at minute 16 M. Al Abdulmanam came in and R. Lopez went out., at minute 46 G. Cimirot came in and O. Shukurov went out., at minute 75 K. Al Rammah came in and F. Abdi went out., at minute 89 A. Al Harajin came in and M. Al Abdulmanam went out., at minute 89 Z. Al Sahafi came in and M. Al Baqawi went out.
Substitutions al-ettifaq: at minute 76 M. Al Olayan came in and J. Escobar went out., at minute 76 A. Radif came in and M. Abdulrahman went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Ettifaq
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Al-Fayha
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