In a crucial Saudi Pro League encounter, Odion Ighalo scored the winning goal as Al Wehda secured a 2-1 win against Al Fateh at the Al Fateh Stadium.
The match saw Al Wehda take an early lead in the 14th minute when Craig Goodwin found the back of the net, assisted by Ahmed H. Al-Owisher. The team’s advantage was doubled in the 26th minute, courtesy of a goal from Odion Ighalo.
Al Fateh pulled one back in the 57th minute through Sofiane Bendebka. The hosts continued to push for an equaliser but Al Wehda held on to secure 3 important points.
This victory lifts Al Wehda out of the relegation zone, providing a significant morale boost as they aim to climb further in the Saudi Pro League. Conversely, Al Fateh faces increased pressure to improve their performance in upcoming fixtures to avoid relegation threats as they sit bottom of the log with 6 points in 14 games.
