Match summary

Neom SC - Al-Kholood : 1-2 Al-Kholood struck early as Hattan Bahebri finished John Buckley's assist in the 4th minute to make it 0-1, but Rayane Messi Tanfouri quickly levelled on 12' after a Faris Abdi setup. Bahebri then completed his brace on 39', meeting Shaquille Pinas' play to restore the away lead at 1-2 before the break. Neom controlled possession (60%) and piled on pressure with 6 corners and 12 shots, yet could not find a late equaliser. Their comeback hopes faded further when Khalifah Al-Dawsari was sent off on 89', and Al-Kholood held firm to see out the win.

Man of the match

Key player : Hattan Bahebri (Al-Kholood) : struck early at 4' to put Al-Kholood 0-1 up and set the tone for the away side. After Neom equalized, he delivered again at 39' with the go-ahead finish for 1-2. His brace directly supplied both Al-Kholood goals, including the match-winning one that decided the final result.

Conclusion

Clinical finishing made the difference: Neom had more of the ball and the chances, but Bahebri's two decisive moments earned Al-Kholood a hard-fought away victory.