“Alexandre Lacazette converts from the penalty spot to give NEOM SC the lead”
“Wilfried Kanga levels the match at 2-2 after NEOM SC had regained the lead”
Pivotal“Alexandre Lacazette restores NEOM SC's lead with a left-footed finish”
Pivotal“Substitute Valentín Vada scores moments after coming on to make it 4-2”
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NEOM SC
Al Fateh
Outstanding performance
NEOM SC•AttackerNEOM SC controlled the game throughout, dominating possession at 61% and doubling Al Fateh's shot count, but they were made to work hard for the win after Christophe Galtier's 45th-minute red card threatened to derail their control. Al Fateh twice fought back from a goal down to level the score through Mourad Batna and Wilfried Kanga, showing real resilience despite being second-best for large stretches. It was Lacazette's quality that ultimately separated the sides, his penalty opener and decisive second goal bookending a match that swung on fine margins, while substitute Valentín Vada sealed it with a goal moments after coming on. For NEOM SC this result cements their strong home form and title credentials, while Al Fateh will rue individual moments - the red card aside - in another game where they created chances but lacked the cutting edge to match their opponents' clinical finishing.
How entertaining was this match?
Offside.
Abbas Sadiq Alhassan is substituted off for Ala Al-Hajji.
Khalifah Al-Dawsari comes on for Abdulmalik Al-Oyayari.
Corner awarded.
Alexandre Lacazette takes a right-footed shot but misses.
On comes Ramos Jefferson, off goes Wilfried Kanga Aka.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Hossam Essadak is on, and Faisal Al-Abdulwahed is off.
Fahad Al Zubaidi is on, and Lukas Haraslin is off.
Abdul Rahman Al Khaibre is substituted for Sattam Al-Tumbukti.
Saad Al Sharfa is on, and Ali Al-Hassan is off.
Valentín VadaValentin Vada scores with a left-footed shot.
assist: Mohannad Abu Taha
Goal! Valentin Vada scores, making it 4-2 with an assist from Mohannad Abu Taha.
Valentín VadaValentin Vada scores with a left-footed shot.
Mohannad Abu Taha comes on for Islam Hawsawi.
Valentin Vada comes on for Muhannad Al Saad.
Offside.
Georgios Masouras takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
assist: Islam Hawsawi
Goal! Alexandre Lacazette scores to make it 3-2, assisted by Islam Hawsawi.
Alexandre LacazetteShot! Alexandre Lacazette scores with a left-footed shot.
Corner awarded.
Wilfried Kanga Aka takes a shot with his right foot, but it is blocked.
Ali Al-Hassan takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Amadou Koné takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Georgios Masouras comes on for Khalil Al-Absi.
Wilfried KangaShot by Wilfried Kanga Aka with his right foot results in a goal.
Wilfried Kanga Aka takes a shot, but it's blocked.
Goal! Wilfried Kanga scores, bringing the match to 2-2.
Offside.
Mourad Batna takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
Muhannad Al Saad takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Malang Sarr attempts a header but misses the shot.
Khalil Al-Absi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Amadou KonéShot! Amadou Koné scores with a left-footed shot.
assist: Muhanad Al-Saad
Goal! Amadou Koné scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Muhannad Al Saad.
Islam Hawsawi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Ala Al-Hajji takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Haroune Camara takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Muhannad Al Saad takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Haroune Camara takes a shot with his head but misses.
First half ends with a score of 1-1.
Corner awarded.
Mihai LixandruYellow CardYellow card shown to Mihai Lixandru.
Mourad BatnaMourad Batna scores with a left-footed shot.
Goal! Mourad Batna scores, bringing the match to 1-1.
Amadou Koné receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Amadou Koné takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Alexandre Lacazette's header is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Amadou Koné attempts a header but misses the shot.
Muhannad Al Saad takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Amadou Koné takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Muhannad Al Saad takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Alexandre LacazetteShot on goal! Alexandre Lacazette takes a right-footed shot and scores.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Alexandre Lacazette scores, making it 1-0.
Mihai Lixandru takes a shot with his head but misses.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Mourad Batna takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Khalil Al-AbsiYellow CardKhalil Al-Absi receives a yellow card.
Kick-off has occurred!
