League

Riyadh Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mortada Al Ammar made the kick off which started today's match. After a rather tough play, Riyadh United's Hamed Al Homaithe got a free kick in the 2nd minute. Abdul Aziz Al Balool made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Qutada Taiban in the 5th minute of play. Qutada Taiban sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Saed Al Azmi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Majed Al Jalahma, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. In the 18th minute Qutada Taiban shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abdul Aziz Al Balool saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Motlaq Al Holey hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. If Qutada Taiban had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Motlaq Al Holey charged in rather forcefully in the 24th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Motlaq Al Holey the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Motlaq Al Holey hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Qutada Taiban fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abdul Aziz Al Balool having to interfere. Saed Al Azmi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Majed Al Jalahma in the 31st minute of the match. An unexpected shot in the 35th minute by Meteb Al Mofede got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Fahad Dehrab hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Qutada Taiban sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Majed Al Jalahma made the kick off in the second half. Majed Al Jalahma sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Riyadh United's Majed Al Jalahma in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Harpurhey AFC's goalie prevented a goal. During the 59th minute of the match Motlaq Al Holey completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Motlaq Al Holey a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 59th match minute, Riyadh United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Motlaq Al Holey to maneuver through the defense. Abdul Aziz Al Balool made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mortada Al Ammar in the 69th minute of play. A collision led to Riyadh United getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Majed Al Dabos hit a great ball. Abdul Aziz Al Balool made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mortada Al Ammar in the 73rd minute of play. When Tamem Jiragh fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Riyadh United's protests and gave Tamem Jiragh a yellow card for diving instead. If Qutada Taiban had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 83rd minute, Mortada Al Ammar got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Abdul Aziz Al Balool showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mortada Al Ammar, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. If Qutada Taiban had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 96th minute, Harpurhey AFC's Mortada Al Ammar dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Harpurhey AFC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.