“Al Draih take a shock lead almost immediately after kick-off. A corner is awarded in the third minute and Abdulelah Al-Malki capitalises to put the visitors 1-0 up, leaving Al Hazm stunned inside their own stadium.”
Pivotal“Abdulrahman Al-Dakheel is shown a yellow card for a foul as Al Hazm's frustration begins to show in their attempts to break down Al Draih's defensive structure.”
“Saud Al-Rashid is cautioned for a foul early in the second half, adding to the card count as both sides compete physically in the middle of the park with the scoreline still deadlocked at 0-1.”
Al Hazm
Al Draih
Outstanding performance
Al Draih•MidfielderAl Draih arrived at Al Hazm and executed a perfectly efficient away performance, taking the lead inside three minutes through Abdulelah Al-Malki's corner-kick finish and then defending that advantage for the remaining 87 minutes. The statistics tell the story of a side content to absorb pressure: Al Draih fashioned 10 shots to Al Hazm's three, created three big chances, and surrendered possession willingly at 48%, all while keeping their shape disciplined enough to limit the hosts to just two shots on target and a single big chance that went begging. Al Hazm did enjoy 52% of the ball and a surprisingly high count of 44 dangerous attacks, but their inability to translate territory into genuine threat — underscored by a paltry three shots overall — meant goalkeeper pressure never truly mounted. Two yellow cards, both for fouls in what was a scrappy but largely uneventful middle period, were the only blemishes on an otherwise controlled Al Draih display. For Al Draih, this is the kind of gritty road win that builds seasons; for Al Hazm, a home defeat this early and this routine will raise uncomfortable questions about their attacking output.
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Hattan BahebriYellow CardHattan Bahebri receives a yellow card.
Qasim Al-Oujami is on, and Oscar Rodriguez Arnaiz is off.
Meshari Al Nemer comes on for Gaetan Laborde.
Offside.
Offside.
Walead Al-Shangeati comes on for Saud Al Rashid.
Substitution: Aboubacar Diakite comes on for Sofiane Bendebka.
Sultan Al-Farhan is substituted off for Abdulelah Al Malki.
Sultan Al-Farhan is substituted for Abdulelah Al Malki.
Shot by Oscar Rodriguez Arnaiz with his right foot, but it misses the target.
Clayton Diandy takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Clayton Diandy takes a right-footed shot but misses.
On comes Mohammed Al Hamdani, off goes Ahmed Mohammed Hansh Al Shamrani.
On comes Mohammed Al Hamdani, off goes Ahmed Mohammed Hansh Al Shamrani.
Hattan Bahebri comes on for Georges-Kevin Nkoudou Mbida.
Gaetan Laborde's right-footed shot is saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
VAR Decision -
Yellow card for Saud Al Rashid.
Offside.
Oscar Rodriguez Arnaiz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
First half ends with the score at 0-1.
Afimico Pululu takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Georges-Kevin Nkoudou Mbida takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Gaetan Laborde takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Yellow card shown to Abdurahman Al Dakheel.
Gaetan Laborde takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Aboubacar Bah takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Abdulaziz Al-Dhuwayhi's header is saved.
Offside.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Aboubacar Bah takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Shot - Abdulelah Al Malki Head Shot Goal
assist: Óscar Rodríguez
Goal! Abdulelah Al Malki scores, making it 0-1.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off has occurred!
