Al-Ettifaq Club vs Al Shabab

Al Ettifaq and Al Shabab played out a 1-1 draw at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, with both goals arriving in a breathless seven-minute burst early in the second half. Khalid Al-Ghannam broke the deadlock on 50 minutes, finishing coolly after a sharp assist from Georginio Wijnaldum to put the hosts ahead. Al Shabab responded swiftly — Yannick Carrasco converted from the penalty spot in the 57th minute to restore parity. The visitors were the dominant force throughout, commanding 60% possession and firing 17 shots to Al Ettifaq's five, but couldn't find the decisive blow. A scrappy final stretch saw five yellow cards brandished as tempers frayed. The draw leaves both sides frustrated. Al Ettifaq stay seventh, missing a chance to climb, while Al Shabab remain rooted in 12th and continue to tread water in the bottom half of the table.