Al Ittihad 2-1 Al Fayha Player Ratings: Hassan Kadesh Scores Late Winner as Hosts Have Last Laugh in Close Contest

Al Ittihad, reeling in sixth place in the SPL standings, hosted Al Fayha in an important league game, with the home side keen to bag all three points. They kicked off the game on a dominant note and enjoyed superior ball possession for most of the time.

After some end-to-end actions, Al Ittihad finally took a lead in the 36th minute, with Youssef En-Nesyri breaking the deadlock with a wonderful header. It was Mahamadou Doumbia who provided the assist with a pinpoint cross.

Al Fayha also had some opportunities but were unable to find the equaliser in the first half. Their determination remained the same after the break. Finally, in the 55th minute, Fashion Sakala brought the visitors back into the contest, sparking the hopes for a comeback.

Al Ittihad appeared more dangerous late in the second half, and their efforts paid off. This time, Hassan Kadesh gave them an edge with a left-footed strike, making it 2-1 for the hosts. Al Fayha failed to turn the tables as Al Ittihad won the match to secure full points.

Check out Al Ittihad vs Al Fayha Player Ratings in this article.

Key Takeaways

1. Al Ittihad took the lead in the 36th minute when Youssef En-Nesyri headed home from a cross by Mahamadou Doumbia.
2. Al Fayha equalised in the 55th minute through Fashion Sakala, reviving their comeback hopes.
3. Hassan Kadesh sealed the win late on with a left-footed strike, earning Al Ittihad all three points.

Al Ittihad Player Ratings vs Al Fayha

Here are Sportsdunia's Al Ittihad Player Ratings from the Saudi Pro League match against Al Fayha:

Man of the Match

Sportsdunia's player of the match goes to Hassan Kadesh for scoring the decisive goal for Al Ittihad vs Al Fayha.

Worst Performer

Goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera was the worst player in Al Fayha player ratings vs Al Ittihad.