The match between Al-Shabab and Al-Ettifaq ended in a positive draw with a goal for each team, in the encounter that brought the two teams together on Friday evening as part of the eighth round of the Saudi Roshan Professional League, in a match characterized by competitiveness and enthusiasm until the final whistle.

The match started at a fast pace from both sides, where Al-Shabab tried to impose its control from the early minutes through possession and high pressing, while Al-Ettifaq relied on defensive organization and quick counterattacks led by Wijnaldum and Braunehil.

Al-Shabab succeeded in taking the lead early in the 13th minute through Abdulaziz Jamal Al-Othman, who exploited a precise pass inside the penalty area and confidently shot it into the net of Al-Ettifaq's goalkeeper, giving his team the advantage in the score.

Despite the home team's lead, Al-Ettifaq intensified its attacking attempts in the second half and created several dangerous opportunities, but the goalkeeper's skill and the brilliance of Al-Shabab's defense denied the guests from equalizing on multiple occasions.

The pressure continued until the 86th minute, when Al-Ettifaq was awarded a penalty kick successfully executed by the Dutchman Georginio Wijnaldum, announcing the equalizer with one goal for each team amidst the joy of his team's fans who were strongly present in the stands.

The match witnessed a clear superiority for Al-Ettifaq in possession percentage, which reached 72% compared to 28% for Al-Shabab, and its shots reached 13 compared to only 6 for the hosts, in statistics that reflect the field superiority despite the tied score.

With this result, Al-Shabab raised its tally to 9 points in the middle of the standings, while Al-Ettifaq reached 11 points, as both teams continue their efforts to improve their positions in the upcoming rounds of the tournament.