Al-Ettifaq claimed a 0-1 win over AL Fateh SC in the Pro League, staying patient until J. Hendry produced the only goal of the night. The visitors were the pre-match favorite and eventually turned territorial control into a late away victory.

Match Summary

The first half passed without a goal, and the second half opened in the same cautious pattern. Al-Ettifaq had more of the ball and the broader set of attempts, but AL Fateh SC kept the visitors off the scoresheet for a long stretch. The match finally broke in the 78th minute. J. Hendry scored for Al-Ettifaq, with A. Medran supplying the assist, and that single finish decided the result. AL Fateh SC could not find a reply in the time that remained, so the official scoreline stayed 0-1.

Key Moments

The late goal mattered because the game had offered so little on target before it. Each side had only two shots on target, which meant one accurate finish was always likely to settle the points. Once Al-Ettifaq led, AL Fateh SC had barely a dozen minutes to chase an equalizer, and the hosts never forced a late twist. The visitors' extra corners and territorial edge had not produced an early lead, so that second-half strike was the moment their control finally showed on the scoreboard. A completely clean card record also left both teams at full strength from start to finish.

Match Statistics

The shot and possession numbers leaned toward Al-Ettifaq without suggesting a blowout. The visitors held 59 percent of the ball to 41 percent for AL Fateh SC and outshot the hosts 12 to 5. Both teams still managed only two shots on target, and expected goals were tight at 0.84 for Al-Ettifaq and 0.77 for AL Fateh SC. Al-Ettifaq also won 11 corners to six. Neither side picked up a yellow card or a red card.

What the Result Means

Al-Ettifaq sit fifth in the Pro League with three points from one match and a goal difference of plus two. AL Fateh SC are 15th with zero points from one match and a goal difference of minus three. The sides are three points apart after that opening fixture.

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