Al Ittihad, managed by Sérgio Conceição, defeated Al Fayha, led by Pedro Emanuel, 2-1 at home in a match of the 22nd round of the Saudi Pro League. The winning goal came late in the game from a powerful shot by Hasan Kadesh, sealing the victory for the home team, which featured Portuguese players Danilo Pereira and Roger Fernandes in the starting lineup. Earlier, the scoring was opened in the 35th minute by En-Nesyri, who capitalized on a cross from Doumbia, with Fashion Sakala equalizing for Al Fayha in the 55th minute with a header. Sérgio Conceição's team is currently in sixth place in the Saudi league, with 37 points, two points behind Al Taawoun in fifth. Al Fayha is in 12th place with 23 points.
Al Fayha Pedro Emanuel remains central to this story.
Al Fayha Pedro Emanuel remains central to this story.
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