3 – 2
“Abdulaziz Al-Dhuwayhi opened the scoring for Al Hazm, converting a move assisted by Afimico Pululu to give the visitors a surprising lead. Al Hazm had weathered an early Ittihad offside and a corner before striking on the counter.”
Pivotal“VAR intervened after a corner in the 37th minute to award Al Ittihad a penalty following a foul on Marwan Al-Sahafi. Bergwijn stepped up and converted to give Al Ittihad a 2-1 lead just before the break, swinging the momentum decisively in the home side's favour heading into the tunnel.”
Pivotal“Sofiane Bendebka pulled Al Hazm level at 2-2 shortly after the restart, finishing off a move assisted by Saud Al Rashid. The goal came amid a chaotic period following half-time substitutions and yellow cards, with Al Hazm showing remarkable determination to stay in the contest.”
Pivotal“With the match finely poised at 2-2, VAR confirmed a penalty for Al Ittihad after Danilo Pereira's header was blocked and a foul detected. Bergwijn, ice-cold under pressure, converted his second spot-kick of the night to put Ittihad ahead for good at 3-2 — a moment that proved the decisive turning point in the contest.”
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Outstanding performance
Al Ittihad•MidfielderAl Ittihad had to dig deep in a frenetic Pro League clash against Al Hazm, coming from behind twice before Steven Bergwijn settled the contest from the spot in the 81st minute. Al Hazm drew first blood through Abdulaziz Al-Dhuwayhi on 18 minutes, finishing off a move assisted by Afimico Pululu, and the visitors looked dangerous in transition throughout the first half. Al Ittihad steadied themselves through Bergwijn — Houssem Aouar feeding him for the equaliser — before a VAR-reviewed penalty gave the Dutchman the chance to flip the scoreline before half-time. Al Hazm's resilience showed in the second period when Sofiane Bendebka levelled again on 59 minutes, but a second VAR intervention, this time following a foul on Danilo Pereira, handed Bergwijn another penalty and the decisive 3-2 lead. The statistics tell the broader story: Al Ittihad controlled possession at 54 percent, generated 14 shots to Al Hazm's eight, and created six big chances — though they squandered four of them, underlining a profligacy that nearly cost them. For Al Hazm, the result continues a difficult campaign, and despite twice finding parity, they leave empty-handed.
How entertaining was this match?
George Ilenikhena takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Substitution: Aboubacar Diakite comes on for Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida.
Rakan Al-Kaabi replaces Steven Bergwijn.
Shot by Mohammed Al Hamdani with his right foot is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Steven BergwijnGoal! Steven Bergwijn scores with a right-footed shot.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Steven Bergwijn scores, bringing the tally to 3-2.
VAR decision confirms a penalty awarded to Danilo Luis Helio Pereira.
Danilo Luis Helio Pereira takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Substitution: Mohammed Issa Al-Yami comes on for Aboubacar Bah.
Farhan Al-Aazmi is substituted for Saud Al Rashid.
Mohammed Al-HamdaniYellow CardYellow card shown to Ahmed Mohammed Hansh Al Shamrani.
Saleh Al-Shehri comes on for Jan-Carlo Simic.
Ahmed Mohammed Hansh Al Shamrani is on, and Abdulaziz Al-Dhuwayhi is off.
Substitution: Mohammed Al Hamdani comes on for Ahmed Al-Nakhli.
Afimico Pululu takes a left-footed shot but misses.
On George Ilenikhena, off Youssef En-Nesyri.
Sofiane BendebkaSofiane Bendebka takes a shot with his head and scores a goal.
assist: Saud Al-Rashid
Goal! Sofiane Bendebka scores to make it 2-2, assisted by Saud Al Rashid.
Corner awarded.
Sultan Tanker attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Faris AbdiYellow CardYellow card shown to Faris Abdi.
Offside.
Yellow card shown to Hasan Kadesh.
Ahmed Al Julaydan is on, and Marwan Al-Sahafi is off.
Substitution: Hasan Kadesh comes on for Stephane Paul Keller.
First half ends with the score at 2-1.
Marwan Al-SahafiYellow CardYellow card shown to Marwan Al-Sahafi.
Houssem Aouar takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Houssem Aouar takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Youssef En-Nesyri takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Steven BergwijnSteven Bergwijn scores with a right-footed shot.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Steven Bergwijn scores, bringing the tally to 2-1.
Yellow card shown to Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida.
VAR decision results in a penalty awarded to Marwan Al-Sahafi.
Corner awarded.
Jan-Carlo Simic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Youssef En-Nesyri takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Faris Abdi takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Afimico Pululu takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Steven BergwijnGoal! Steven Bergwijn scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Houssem Aouar
Goal! Steven Bergwijn scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Houssem Aouar.
Afimico Pululu takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Yellow card issued to Aboubacar Bah.
Corner awarded.
Goal! Abdulaziz Al-Dhuwayhi scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Afimico Pululu
Goal! Abdulaziz Al-Dhuwayhi scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Afimico Pululu.
Mukhtar Ali takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Offside.
Jan-Carlo Simic takes a header shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Abdullah Al-Harbi.
Al Ittihad host Al Hazm at the Alinma Stadium on Monday evening looking to build on their solid early-season start, sitting seventh with four points from two games. Al Hazm arrive in Jeddah under pressure after last week's 0-1 defeat to Diriyah Club left them ninth, making this a must-improve fixture for the visitors. With both sides showing attacking intent early in the season, a lively, goal-filled contest looks on the cards.
