What Happened
In a tightly contested match at Ar-Rass Stadium, Al-Hazem and Al-Ittihad played to a 1-1 draw in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Ittihad’s Roger Fernandes opened the scoring in the 80th minute, but Abdulaziz Al Dhuwayhi equalized just four minutes later, securing a point for the home side.
Why It Matters
This result is significant for both teams. Al-Ittihad, the defending champions, are now 17 points behind league leaders Al-Ahli, effectively ending their title defense hopes. Meanwhile, Al-Hazem remains in the bottom half of the table, struggling to find form with only one win in their last five matches.
What’s Next
Looking ahead, Al-Hazem will need to improve their performance to avoid relegation threats, while Al-Ittihad must regroup to salvage their season. Both teams will be aiming for better results in their upcoming fixtures as the league progresses.
