Al-Fateh secures dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Al-Hazem

Al-Fateh achieved a late comeback victory against Al-Hazem with a 3-2 scoreline during the ninth round of the Saudi Roshn League. Despite Al-Hazem leading 2-1 until the 88th minute, Al-Fateh scored two goals in the final minutes to secure the win.

Al-Fateh’s Moroccan star Mourad Batna played a decisive role, contributing to three goals by assisting Faisal Al-Abdulwahid in the 88th minute and scoring the winning goal in the 95th minute. Earlier in the match, Sofiane Bendebka opened the scoring for Al-Fateh via a penalty, while Al-Hazem’s Alfred Kanga equalized in the 27th minute. Al-Hazem regained the lead in the 49th minute through Abdulaziz Al-Dhowaihi.

Analysis of the match suggests Al-Hazem’s collapse was influenced by tactical decisions made by coach Jalal Kadri, specifically the late and mass substitution of key midfielders and attackers in the 84th minute, which stripped the team of its ability to maintain possession.