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Al-Ettifaq Overpowers Damac in Khamis Mushait
Khamis Mushait – Al-Ettifaq emerged victorious against Damac in a match held at the Dhamak Club Stadium, corresponding to the fourth round of the Saudi Pro League. The match, officiated by Abdulsamad Bakri, saw Al-Ettifaq secure a win with a final score of 3 to 1.
The game started with intensity and an early yellow card for O. Duda of Al-Ettifaq in the first minute. In the 27th minute, a goal by V. Vada for Damac was disallowed after a VAR review due to a prior foul. However, V. Vada would redeem himself in the 38th minute, opening the scoring for Damac with a goal that made it 1 to 0.
Damac’s joy wouldn’t last long. K. Al Ghannam equalized for Al-Ettifaq in the 40th minute, establishing a 1 to 1 score before halftime. In the second half, Al-Ettifaq demonstrated their superiority. K. Al Ghannam scored again in the 57th minute, assisted by M. Nkota, giving his team a 2 to 1 lead. G. Wijnaldum sealed the victory for Al-Ettifaq in the 65th minute, with an assist from K. Al Ghannam, leaving the score at a definitive 3 to 1.
The match was tense, evidenced by the numerous fouls (18 for Al-Ettifaq and 10 for Damac) and yellow cards shown to both teams. Damac had more ball possession (54%), but failed to translate it into a favorable result, with 12 total shots (4 on target and 6 off target) and 7 corners. Al-Ettifaq, with 46% possession, was more effective in front of goal, with 5 total shots (3 on target and 2 off target) and 2 corners.
Substitutions al-ettifaq: at minute 46 O. Duda came in and M. Ali went out., at minute 59 M. Nkota came in and M. Y. Dawran M. went out., at minute 81 Kouka came in and F. Al Ghamdi went out., at minute 90 R. Al Otaibi came in and M. Al Olayan went out., at minute 90 A. Medran came in and A. A. Khateeb went out.
Substitutions damac: at minute 63 David Kaiki came in and Y. Meite went out., at minute 67 R. Sharahili came in and T. Abdullah went out., at minute 75 A. Al Qahtani came in and N. Alioui went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Damac
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Al-Ettifaq
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