Al-Ittihad Club vs Al-Hazem

Al Ittihad secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Al Hazem at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Round 27 of the Saudi Pro League. Abdulrahman Al-Obud proved the difference, firing home in the 72nd minute to settle a tight contest. It was far from a comfortable evening for the hosts. Al Hazem were the busier side in attack, racking up 19 shots to Al Ittihad's 13 and winning nine corners. The visiting side's wastefulness in front of goal proved costly, and two yellow cards reflected their growing frustration as the clock wound down. The result lifts Al Ittihad to sixth on 45 points, keeping their AFC Champions League qualification hopes firmly alive. For Al Hazem, a 12th defeat of the campaign leaves them 11th and with plenty of work still to do.