Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3' | Al-Hazem | Goal — Aboubacar Bah | 1-0 | |
| 26' | Al-Hazem | Substitution — Abdulaziz Al-Dwehe on, Mohammed Al Hamdani off | 1-0 | |
| 45+4' | Al-Taawoun | Substitution — Mohammed Bassam Al Hurayji on, Mohammed Al-Aqel off | 1-0 | |
| 48' | Al-Taawoun | Saif Rajab | 1-0 | |
| 58' | Al-Hazem | Substitution — Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida on, Ahmed Al-Nakhli off | 1-0 | |
| 58' | Al-Hazem | Substitution — Elton Acolatse on, Ahmed Al-Shamrani off | 1-0 | |
| 65' | Al-Hazem | Abdurahman Al-Dakheel | 1-0 | |
| 67' | Al-Taawoun | Substitution — Nedim Bajrami on, Ibrahim Mohannashi off | 1-0 | |
| 67' | Al-Taawoun | Substitution — Awn Al-Saluli on, Rakan Al Tulayhi off | 1-0 | |
| 74' | Al-Hazem | Sultan Tanker | 1-0 | |
| 80' | Al-Taawoun | Substitution — Saif Rajab on, Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi off | 1-0 | |
| 87' | Al-Hazem | Substitution — Sofiane Bendebka on, Abdullah Al Shanqiti off | 1-0 | |
| 88' | Al-Hazem | Substitution — Afimico Pululu on, Aboubacar·Diakite off | 1-0 |
Al-Hazem edged past Al-Taawoun 1-0 at home on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in a Saudi Pro League clash that stayed tight from start to finish. The hosts got their noses in front before the break and that early goal proved enough to settle things, with Al-Taawoun unable to find a way past a well-organised home side after the interval. It wasn't a classic, but for Al-Hazem's supporters at Al-Hazem Club Stadium, three points is three points. The result gives Al-Hazem something to build on in front of their own fans, and holding that 1-0 lead from half-time through to the final whistle will please the home dressing room more than the performance itself might. For Al-Taawoun, it's a frustrating trip that ends with nothing to show for their efforts. They'll look back on the missed chances after the break and know this is a game they'll want to put right quickly as the season moves on.
The Matchup
Al-Hazem 1-0 Al-Taawoun was the final score at Al-Hazem Club Stadium, in a game where Al-Hazem did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Al-Hazem also had the better share of the ball, holding 57% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 8 attempts from Al-Hazem against 20 from Al-Taawoun over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Al-Hazem, and Al-Taawoun pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Al-Hazem vs Al-Taawoun Lineups
Looking Ahead
Al-Hazem will already be turning their attention to what comes next. Their next test comes at home to Neom, 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 Neom going to play at 10 October 2026 in Saudi Pro League 2026-27.
Al-Taawoun, meanwhile, have a quick chance to build on this result. They are next in action away at Al-Shabab, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Al-Shabab vs Al-Taawoun going to play at 11 October 2026 in Saudi Pro League 2026-27.