Al-Ettifaq Club vs Al Shabab

Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium
S. Al Hunfush
2025/2026
Match Report
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.
Match Events
42'
50'
51'
57'
65'
68'
75'
80'
80'
90+1'
90+1'
90+3'
42'
50'
51'
57'
65'
68'
75'
80'
80'
90+1'
90+1'
90+3'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Al-Ettifaq Club | 11 | 6 | 9 | -8 | 39 |
| 12 | Al Shabab | 7 | 8 | 11 | -6 | 29 |
Statistics
41%Possession59%
6Shots18
3Shots on Target8
1Corners6
13Fouls10
2Offsides4
3Yellow Cards2
325Passes477
7Saves2
Head to Head
7
Al-Ettifaq Club wins
10
Draws
9
Al Shabab wins
Goals: 30 - 35

