Al Okhdood faced a 3-1 defeat against Al Fateh at Prince Hathloul Bin Abdul Aziz Sport City Stadium in Najran. This result further entrenched Al Okhdood in the relegation zone, intensifying their battle to remain in the top tier of Saudi football.
Al Fateh’s forward, Djaniny, broke the deadlock in the 26th minute. Al Okhdood responded swiftly, with Zimbabwean international, Knowledge Musona netting an equalizer just four minutes later, bringing hope to the home supporters.
The second half saw Al Fateh capitalize on defensive lapses from Al Okhdood. In the 49th minute, Sofiane Bendebka converted a penalty, restoring Al Fateh’s lead. The situation worsened for Al Okhdood when, in the 82nd minute, Mourad Batna secured another goal from the spot, sealing the victory for the visitors.
Nigerian forward, Saviour Godwin was introduced in the 65th minute, substituting for Christian Bassogog. Despite his fresh presence on the field, Godwin found it challenging to penetrate Al Fateh’s organized defense.
This defeat marks Al Okhdood’s fourth loss in their last five matches. They currently sit 17th in the league standings, with 16 points from 22 matches, and a goal difference of -15.
