Al-Ittihad Club - Al-Khaleej Club : 1-0
Danilo Pereira struck the decisive goal in the 52nd minute, finishing a Mahamadou Doumbia assist to put Al-Ittihad in front in Jeddah.
Al-Ittihad saw more of the ball with 56% possession and attempted 11 shots to Al-Khaleej's 8, with both teams recording 4 efforts on target.
Al-Khaleej pushed hard and earned 7 corners, but 8 offsides stalled their best breaks.
Late pressure produced a saved effort in stoppage time, yet Al-Ittihad held firm to secure a narrow win.
Key player : Danilo Pereira (Al-Ittihad Club) : He delivered the match's defining moment, scoring the only goal to put Al-Ittihad ahead 1-0 in the 52nd minute. That strike ultimately stood as the winner, directly deciding the final scoreline. In a tight game with both sides managing 4 shots on target, his finish was the difference between victory and a draw.
A disciplined Al-Ittihad performance and one decisive finish from Danilo Pereira proved enough to edge a competitive Al-Khaleej side and take all three points.