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Al-Raed Edges Al-Ettifaq 1-0 in Tense Buraidah Encounter
Buraidah, Saudi Arabia – Al-Raed secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Al-Ettifaq in a thrilling match at the Al Raid Club Stadium. The game, part of the Saudi Pro League’s 23rd round, was characterized by tension and numerous yellow cards.
Despite Al-Ettifaq’s clear possession advantage (69%), Al-Raed proved more clinical in attack. M. Normann’s goal in the 64th minute, assisted by Y. Bouzok, proved to be the winner. Al-Ettifaq created chances, but only three of their eight shots were on target, and they also had a goal disallowed by VAR in the 69th minute.
The match was a flurry of yellow cards, with seven cautions in total: three for Al-Raed (M. Normann, Z. Al Hawsawi, and Y. Bouzok) and four for Al-Ettifaq (M. Abdulrahman, M. Al Olayan, A. Madu, and A. Al Malki). Despite Al-Ettifaq’s dominance in possession and shots, Al-Raed’s efficiency and solid defense secured them the win. A late goal by A. A. Khateeb for Al-Ettifaq was too little, too late. The referee for the match was Fareeh Al Jaloud from Saudi Arabia.
Substitutions al-ettifaq: at minute 46 A. Hindi came in and M. Abdulrahman went out., at minute 69 M. Ali came in and J. Escobar went out., at minute 70 G. Wijnaldum came in and A. Radif went out., at minute 76 A. Bamsaud came in and M. Al Olayan went out., at minute 76 R. Al Otaibi came in and A. Madu went out.
Substitutions al-raed: at minute 87 N. Hazazi came in and M. Normann went out., at minute 87 Y. Sunbul came in and K. El Berkaoui went out., at minute 90 K. Al Subaie came in and Y. Bouzok went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Raed
Al-Ettifaq
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