Al-Shabab achieved an exciting victory over Al-Ittihad, with a score of 3-2, in the confrontation that brought together the two teams in the 33rd round of the Saudi Roshan League, in a match that witnessed great excitement until the last moments.
The first half ended in a goalless draw despite mutual attempts by both sides, before the match exploded in scoring during the second half, amid a clear offensive advantage for both teams.
Al-Shabab opened the scoring in the 54th minute through Ali Al-Bulaihi, before Haroun scored. Kamara scored with a second goal in the 59th minute, taking advantage of the decline in Al-Ittihad’s defensive organization.
Al-Ittihad responded quickly through Houssem Aouar, who reduced the difference in the 67th minute, bringing his team back into the atmosphere of the match and igniting the final minutes of the confrontation.
In the 88th minute, Al-Shabab struck again through Yannick Carrasco, who scored the third goal, before Danilo Pereira reduced the score for Al-Ittihad with a second goal in the 90th+9th minute, but that was not enough to avoid Loss.
The match witnessed the expulsion of Abdulaziz Al-Othman, the Al-Shabab player, in the 90th + 1st minute, after he received a direct red card during the last moments of the match.
With this victory, Al-Shabab raised its score to 55 points, continuing to advance in fifth place in the Roshen League table, strengthening its hopes of ending the season in the best possible way.
On the other hand, Al-Ittihad’s balance froze at 49 points in seventh place, receiving a new blow that reduced its chances of competing for the title. Qualifying positions for the continental championships, just one round before the end of the season.