Al-Ittihad Vs Al-Najma Highlights, Saudi Pro League: Doumbia’s Early Strike Secures Narrow Win For Hosts

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Al-Ittihad are off to a flying start, taking the lead against Al-Najma as Mahamadou Doumbia finds the net in the 4th minute. The score is 1-0 in favor of the hosts.

Al-Najma are pushing hard for an equaliser, trying to find a way back into the match, but Al-Ittihad’s defence has held firm so far. The visitors have had a few promising moments, yet no clear breakthrough as the hosts continue to protect their early lead.

It’s halftime in Jeddah, and Al-Ittihad head into the break with a 1-0 lead over Al-Najma. Mahamadou Doumbia’s early strike in the 4th minute has been the difference so far, as the hosts look in control against the bottom-placed visitors.

The second half is underway in Jeddah, with Al-Ittihad looking to build on their 1-0 lead and Al-Najma searching for a way back into the match.

Ahmed Al Ghamdi goes into the referee’s book in the 78th minute, picking up a yellow card for Al-Ittihad as the hosts continue to defend their narrow 1-0 lead.

Al-Najma make a change in the 81st minute as Abdulelah Al Shammry comes on, with the visitors looking for fresh energy in their push for an equaliser.

That’s a wrap! We’ll be back with another live blog soon, until then, goodbye.