Al Riyadh vs Al Khaleej Saihat Result
Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al Riyadh
Full Time
Al Khaleej Saihat
📍 Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh
🗓️ Saturday, 14 Feb 2026 at 13:55
Late Fortounis Strike Cancels Out Antunes Opener in Riyadh Stalemate
Al Riyadh and Al Khaleej Saihat shared the spoils in a tightly contested 1-1 draw at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. The hosts looked set for victory after L. Antunes broke the deadlock on the stroke of halftime, but a resilient Al Khaleej side fought back, with K. Fortounis netting a deserved equalizer in the 83rd minute. Both sides had their moments, with Al Khaleej edging possession at 56% and registering three shots on target to Al Riyadh's two. The match saw a tactical battle unfold, with Al Riyadh's 4-2-3-1 structure facing off against Al Khaleej's classic 4-4-2. Ultimately, neither team could find a decisive winner, leaving both camps with mixed feelings after a hard-fought encounter.
Al Riyadh
Al Riyadh started brightly and were rewarded for their attacking intent when L. Antunes found the net just before halftime. The hosts pressed well in midfield, creating 11 shots and forcing six corners, but struggled to convert their chances into clear-cut opportunities, managing only two shots on target. Defensively, they held firm for much of the match, but a late lapse allowed Al Khaleej to level the score. Despite a spirited display, Al Riyadh will rue their inability to hold onto the lead and their lack of clinical edge in the final third.
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Al Khaleej Saihat
Al Khaleej Saihat responded well after conceding late in the first half, gradually asserting control with superior possession and a patient build-up. Their 4-4-2 formation allowed for balanced attacks, and they looked increasingly dangerous as the game wore on. Persistence paid off when K. Fortounis struck an 83rd-minute equalizer, capping a strong second-half showing. Al Khaleej were disciplined defensively, conceding few fouls (9) and avoiding any bookings, but will feel they could have done more with their possession advantage.
Key Players
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Key Moments
45' — Goal
L. Antunes scores for Al Riyadh to give the hosts a halftime lead.
83' — Goal
K. Fortounis equalizes for Al Khaleej Saihat after sustained pressure.
Various' — Yellow Cards
Al Riyadh pick up two yellow cards as they battle to protect their lead.
Tactical Analysis
Al Riyadh lined up in a 4-2-3-1, seeking to control midfield through the double pivot of V. Lekhal and A. Al Siyahi, while Toze and E. Sali provided support to lone striker L. Antunes. Their approach focused on pressing high and exploiting set pieces, as evidenced by their six corners. However, their attacking transitions often lacked incisiveness, resulting in just two shots on target from 11 attempts. Al Khaleej Saihat's 4-4-2 provided solidity and structure, with P. Fernandes and M. Hamzi orchestrating play from the middle. The visitors gradually increased their pressing after halftime, using their numerical advantage in midfield to dominate possession (56%). Subtle tactical tweaks saw them push fullbacks higher late on, culminating in Fortounis's equalizer after a period of sustained pressure.
Turning Point
K. Fortounis's 83rd-minute equalizer, which capped Al Khaleej's late dominance and denied Al Riyadh all three points.
Man of the Match
K. Fortounis
His late equalizer salvaged a point for Al Khaleej and rewarded their second-half improvement.