Al Faisaly vs Al-Ittihad Club

Al-Ittihad made a statement on the road, beating struggling Al-Faisaly 3-1 in round seven of the Saudi Pro League. The visitors were the better side from the first whistle, racing into a two-goal cushion before half-time and never looking back. Steven Bergwijn broke the deadlock in the 28th minute, finishing off a well-worked move, before Youssef En-Nesyri doubled the lead just before the break, converting in the 43rd minute. Al-Ittihad added a third after the interval to settle the contest, with Al-Faisaly grabbing a late consolation to avoid an even heavier defeat. The result keeps Al-Ittihad unbeaten through seven rounds, reinforcing their position among the league's form teams this season. For Al-Faisaly, it is another setback that leaves the newly promoted side stuck near the foot of the table, still chasing their first win of the campaign.