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Thrilling Draw in Riyadh: Al Riyadh and Damac Split Points at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – A hard-fought match at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium culminated in a draw that left fans on the edge of their seats. Al Riyadh and Damac tied in a match corresponding to matchday 8 of the Saudi Pro League.
The match, refereed by Abdullah Al-Kharbosh, began with a frenetic pace. Al Riyadh showed defensive solidity despite Damac’s majority possession (66% versus 34%). The first incident of the match was a yellow card for O. Al Boardi of Al Riyadh in the 3rd minute.
The moment of glory for Al Riyadh came in the 24th minute, when S. Gonzalez, assisted by Toze, scored a goal that put the home team ahead. However, Damac did not give up and relentlessly sought the equalizer. The second half was marked by a series of yellow cards, showing the intensity of the game. M. Sylla and H. Rabea of Damac, and later M. Sahlouli and A. Al Harfi of Al Riyadh, were cautioned.
Damac’s persistence paid off in the 85th minute, when V. Vada converted a crucial penalty, tying the score. Despite the final attempts of both teams, the score did not move, sealing a draw that reflects the competitiveness of the match.
Al Riyadh attempted 7 shots, with only one on target, while Damac generated 14 shots, of which 2 were on target. Regarding corners, Damac surpassed Al Riyadh 5 to 3. The match was marked by 12 fouls committed by Al Riyadh and 13 by Damac.
Substitutions damac: at minute 11 R. Sharahili came in and A. Al Qahtani went out., at minute 64 Y. Naji came in and H. Al Ghamdi went out., at minute 73 H. Rabea came in and N. Alioui went out.
Substitutions al riyadh: at minute 64 T. Haji came in and S. Al Tumbukti went out., at minute 76 M. Sahlouli came in and A. Al Harfi went out., at minute 76 O. Al Boardi came in and K. Al Absi went out., at minute 90 T. Okou came in and Y. Al Shehri went out., at minute 90 S. Gonzalez came in and K. Al Asbahi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al Riyadh
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Damac
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