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Al-Ettifaq Edges Out Al Akhdoud in a Close Encounter
Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Al-Ettifaq secured a 1-0 victory over Al Akhdoud in a thrilling match played at the Prince Mohamed Bin Fahd Stadium on Wednesday.
The game was characterized by a fast pace and a constant battle for possession. Al Akhdoud started with more intensity and control of the ball, while Al-Ettifaq proved more effective on the counter-attack.
In the 18th minute, N. Asiri was shown a yellow card for a foul on an Al Akhdoud player. The score remained at zero throughout the first half, but the second half saw a shift in momentum.
In the 63rd minute, Mourad Dembele scored the only goal of the match for Al-Ettifaq, capitalizing on an assist from a teammate. The goal spurred Al Akhdoud into action, who attempted to equalize, but Al-Ettifaq managed to hold onto their lead until the final whistle.
Al-Ettifaq finished with 49% possession, 8 shots (4 on target, 3 off target), and 4 corners. Meanwhile, Al Akhdoud recorded 51% possession, 13 shots (3 on target, 6 off target), and 3 corners.
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Substitutions al-ettifaq: at minute 59 D. Gray came in and A. Medran went out., at minute 59 M. Abdulrahman came in and R. Al Otaibi went out., at minute 68 A. Al Malki came in and Vitinho went out., at minute 86 T. Al Khaibari came in and S. Fofana went out., at minute 86 M. Al Sibyani came in and M. Dembele went out.
Substitutions al akhdoud: at minute 78 K. Musona came in and M. Nayef went out., at minute 78 G. Hawsawi came in and S. Salem went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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