Al-Najma SC vs NEOM SC

Against all odds, Al Najma claimed a vital 2-1 victory over Neom SC at home, holding on brilliantly with ten men for most of the second half in a match packed with drama. Mohammed Al-Aqel gave the hosts the lead in the 43rd minute, only to be sent off just moments later in first-half stoppage time — an extraordinary twist that left Al Najma a man down. Bilal Boutobba then doubled the advantage just after the restart (47'), before Amadou Kone pulled one back for Neom SC at 56'. What followed was a siege. Neom SC dominated possession 76% to 24% and launched 22 corners, but the ten-man hosts stood firm, limiting the visitors to just two shots on target across the entire match. For Al Najma, the three points are a valuable boost in their league standings. Neom SC will be left frustrated after controlling so much of the game but failing to convert their dominant possession into anything meaningful.