Al Diriyah claimed a hard-fought victory at Al-Hazem's stadium, securing a 0-1 win that proved decisive despite their visitors controlling less of the ball. Al-Hazem dominated possession with 55% and had chances to break through, forcing five attempts at goal with two on target, but couldn't find the breakthrough. Al Diriyah were clinical with their opportunities, managing five shots on target from eleven attempts overall to seal the three points. The visitors' efficiency was the story of the match. Abdulelah Al-Malki was outstanding throughout, earning man of the match honors with a rating of 8.2, and his performance epitomized Al Diriyah's controlled approach. Al-Hazem pressed hard in the second half, winning four corners to their opponent's one, yet couldn't convert their pressure into goals. It was a frustrating afternoon for the home side, but credit to Al Diriyah for taking their chances when it mattered.
The Matchup
Al Diriyah beat Al-Hazem 0-1 at Al-Hazem Club Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 55% in favour of Al-Hazem, Al Diriyah made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 5 attempts from Al-Hazem against 11 from Al Diriyah over the course of the game. Al-Hazem had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3' | Al Diriyah | Goal — A. Al Malki (assist: O. Rodriguez) | 0-1 | |
| 31' | Al-Hazem | Abdurahman Al-Dakheel | 0-1 | |
| 52' | Al-Hazem | Saud Al Rashed | 0-1 | |
| 63' | Al Diriyah | Substitution — G. N'Koudou on, H. Bahebri off | 0-1 | |
| 66' | Al-Hazem | Substitution — A. Al Shamrani on, M. Al Hamdani off | 0-1 | |
| 79' | Al-Hazem | Substitution — S. Bendebka on, A. Diakite off | 0-1 | |
| 79' | Al-Hazem | Substitution — S. Al Rashid on, W. Al Shanqiti off | 0-1 | |
| 79' | Al Diriyah | Substitution — A. Al Malki on, S. Al Farhan off | 0-1 | |
| 90+2' | Al Diriyah | Hattan Bahebri | 0-1 | |
| 90+8' | Al-Hazem | Substitution — A. Bah on, A. Al Nakhli off | 0-1 | |
| 90+7' | Al-Hazem | Substitution — M. Ben Hamida on, M. Al Yami off | 0-1 | |
| 90' | Al Diriyah | Substitution — O. Rodriguez on, Q. Lajami off | 0-1 | |
| 90' | Al Diriyah | Substitution — G. Laborde on, M. Al Nemer off | 0-1 |
Al-Hazem vs Al Diriyah Lineups
Looking Ahead
Al-Hazem have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to Al-Shabab, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Al-Hazem vs Al-Shabab going to play at 30 August 2026 in Saudi Pro League 2026-27.
Al Diriyah, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action at home to Al-Kholood, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Al Diriyah vs Al-Kholood going to play at 26 August 2026 in Saudi Pro League 2026-27.