And it remains 1-1 at half-time through the goals from Roger Fernandes (Al-Ittihad) and Saed Benrahma (Neom). If the score line stands the same after 90 minutes, then they won't make much movement in the points table.
And it remains 1-1 at half-time through the goals from Roger Fernandes (Al-Ittihad) and Saed Benrahma (Neom). If the score line stands the same after 90 minutes, then they won't make much movement in the points table.
We are fast approaching the end of first-half.
It was a longtime coming and the equalizer has finally arrived. Saed Benrahma, who has been looking extremely lively tonight, has found the back of the net.
In the opening 20 minutes or so, Al-Ittihad have kept 53% of possession and have an xG of 0.44. Neom SC haven't had a sniff.
Neom SC 0-1 Al-Ittihad
And Al-Ittihad have opened the scoring against Neom and it took them only 13 minutes to do so. Roger Fernandes jumps the highest and meets a looping delivery to head the ball inside.
Neom SC 0-1 Al-Ittihad
Neom are on the front foot here as Benrahma has made some good runs from the left flank and he just missed the frame in what was his first attempt on goal.
We are underway for the first-half of this important mid-table clash. Karim Benzema, Bergwijn and N'Golo Kante all start tonight. Let's see who opens the scoring.
Both the teams are on the pitch and the crowd has settled in nicely at the King Khalid Sports City Stadium.
Al-Ittihad XI: Rajkovic (GK), Danilo, Sharahili, Kadesh, Al Shanqeeti, Fabinho, Kante, Bergwijn, Roger, Diaby and Benzema (C).
Neom SC XI: Maximiano (GK), Al Dawsari, Hegazi (C), Zeze, Abdi, Kone, Al Asmri, Al Ali, Benrahma, Lacazette and Rodriguez.


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Fixture: Neom SC Vs Al-Ittihad, SPL 2025-26 matchday 12
Venue: King Khalid Sports City Stadium, Tabuk
Time: 8:55PM (IST) onwards
Good Evening folks. This is the start of our live blog of the match between Neom SC and Al-Ittihad at the King Khalid Sport City Stadium in Tabuk. Stay tuned for the real-time updates, scores and more.