Match Report
Al-Wehda, 16th on 33 points, faced a 17-point deficit to Al Ettifaq (7th, 50). Al-Wehda had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 9th in the league over the last five rounds against 16th overall. Against a league average of 1.47 goals per team per game, Al Ettifaq ran at 1.29 scored and 1.32 conceded, Al-Wehda at 1.24 and 1.97.
4 meetings are on record — 1 won by Al Ettifaq, 1 by Al-Wehda, 2 drawn, at 3 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 0% of those meetings. History points to goals: 75% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 75%.
Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, capacity 26,000, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Al Ettifaq led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Al Ettifaq: Abdullah Radif (45'), Vitinho (90') · Al-Wehda: Jawad El Yamiq (70')