Al-Ettifaq snatch late equaliser against Al-Taawoun in Saudi Pro League

Al-Ettifaq held Al-Taawoun to a 1-1 draw in their match on Saturday evening in the 12th round of the Saudi Pro League, after snatching a goal in the final minute.

Moroccan Abd al-Razzaq Hamdallah opened the scoring for Al-Taawoun in the 26th minute, successfully converting a penalty after a VAR review confirmed the decision.

Al Taawoun maintained their lead throughout the remaining time of the match, looking close to securing all three points before the result changed in the crucial moments.

In the 90th minute, Abdullah Khateeb saved Al-Ettifaq from defeat, rising to meet a cross from a corner taken by Bersant Celina and heading it into the net.

With this result, Al-Ettifaq has raised its tally to 19 points, occupying 7th place in the Saudi Pro League table, while Al-Taawoun has reached five points in 17th place.

Al Taawoun continues to struggle for victories, having failed to secure any wins in their first 12 matches in the Saudi Pro League, managing only five points.