Al Ittihad vs NEOM SC

Neom SC delivered a stunning late blow to Al Ittihad, winning 4-3 in an enthralling Saudi Pro League clash on April 8 thanks to Alaa Alhaji's goal deep into stoppage time. It was the kind of ending that leaves a home crowd stunned into silence. Neom SC flew out of the blocks through Luciano Rodriguez, who struck twice in the opening 16 minutes. Al Ittihad mounted a spirited recovery, Youssef En-Nesyri grabbed goals in the 37th and 45th minutes before Houssem Aouar made it 3-2 in the 49th. But Muhanad Al-Saad restored parity at the 55th minute, setting up a tense finale. Alhaji's dramatic 90+2' winner, with no red cards to speak of, sealed a remarkable away triumph. The defeat is a damaging blow to Al Ittihad's hopes of securing an AFC continental spot from sixth place, while Neom SC pick up three vital points to boost their own push up the standings.