Al-Hazem vs Al-Kholood Club

Al Hazem came from behind to snatch a dramatic 2-1 victory over Al Kholood in the Rass Derby, with substitute Abdulaziz Al Dhuwayhi striking the winner just eight minutes after coming off the bench at Al-Hazm Club Stadium. Nawaf Al-Habshi gave the hosts an early lead in the 9th minute, but Al Kholood's Ramiro Enrique levelled just before the break on 44 minutes to send the sides in level at half-time. The second half turned scrappy, with Al Hazem picking up three yellow cards, but the decisive moment arrived in the 86th minute. Al Dhuwayhi, who had replaced Elias Mokwana in the 78th minute, popped up with the goal that sent the home fans wild. The win lifts Al Hazem to 28 points in 12th, opening a three-point cushion over Al Kholood, who stay stuck on 25 points in 14th as their relegation worries deepen.