Al Ittihad's Streak Ends with Draw Against Al Fayha
Al Ittihad's nine-match winning streak concluded in a dramatic 1-1 draw against Al Fayha, allowing Al Hilal to reclaim the top spot in the Saudi Pro League.
Al Ittihad faced a setback in their Saudi Pro League campaign as their impressive nine-match winning streak ended with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Al Fayha at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. This result enabled Al Hilal to regain their position at the top of the league table due to a superior head-to-head record.
The match started cautiously, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances in a tightly contested first half. Al Ittihad dominated possession but lacked the cutting edge to break through Al Fayha’s organized defense.
The second half brought more intensity. In the 57th minute, Al Ittihad earned a penalty after a handball incident inside the box. Karim Benzema, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner, stepped up to take the spot-kick but was denied by Al Fayha’s goalkeeper, Orlando Mosquera, who guessed correctly and made a brilliant save.
Despite Al Ittihad’s relentless pressure, Mosquera continued to frustrate the league leaders. In the 88th minute, another penalty was awarded to Al Ittihad following a foul on Romarinho. This time, French midfielder Houssem Aouar took the responsibility but, like Benzema, saw his attempt thwarted by Mosquera, who was undoubtedly the man of the match.
As the game entered stoppage time, Fashion Sakala stunned the home crowd by scoring a clinical goal to give Al Fayha a 1-0 lead. However, Al Ittihad showed resilience and equalized in the dying moments through a header from Abdullah Al-Shammari, salvaging a crucial point.
This draw leaves Al Ittihad tied with Al Hilal on 37 points, but Al Hilal takes the top spot due to their superior head-to-head record. Manager Laurent Blanc expressed frustration over the missed opportunities but remained optimistic about his team’s chances to reclaim the lead in the coming weeks.
With the league race intensifying, Al Ittihad must regroup and focus on converting their dominance into victories. Meanwhile, Al Fayha will take confidence from this performance as they continue their fight to climb the table.
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