Saudi Pro League delivered an unbelievable night of drama on Saturday, November 1, 2025, highlighted by a stunning eight-goal thriller and a crucial win for a title contender.
Ten-Man Al-Ittihad Rallies from 4-0 Down in All-Time Thriller
In the match of the season so far, reigning champions Al-Ittihad Club secured one of the most improbable results in league history, fighting back from a four-goal deficit to draw 4-4 against Al-Khaleej FC. The night started disastrously for Al-Ittihad, who saw midfielder Fabinho sent off with a straight red card in the 31st minute. Al-Khaleej, powered by a brace from Joshua King and a penalty from Konstantinos Fortounis, capitalized ruthlessly to take a seemingly insurmountable 4-0 lead early in the second half.
However, the ten men of Al-Ittihad refused to surrender. Led by a late double from Moussa Diaby, the champions clawed their way back. The comeback culminated in a breathtaking finale with goals from Mario Mitaj in the 90+2nd minute and a dramatic, match-saving equalizer from Faisal Al-Ghamdi deep into stoppage time to split the points.
The draw earns Al-Ittihad a point (11 points total) but extends their winless streak and sees them lose further ground on the top three. Al-Khaleej also moves to 11 points, solidifying their mid-table position.
Al-Taawoun Climbs to Second Place with Key Victory
In a high-stakes fixture at the top of the table, Al-Taawoun FC secured a dominant 2-0 win over a strong Al-Qadsiah FC side. After a goalless first half, Al-Taawoun turned up the pressure. The breakthrough came in the 57th minute from W. Wahad Al-Ahmed, who finished off a move set up by A. Fulgini. Fulgini then doubled the lead himself nine minutes later, confirming the victory for his side.
The win propels Al-Taawoun to 2nd place in the Saudi Pro League standings with 18 points from seven matches. For Al-Qadsiah, the loss is their first of the season, dropping them to 4th place with 14 points.
The results from matchweek 7 confirm Al-Taawoun as a serious early challenger, while the champion’s heroic draw shows Al-Ittihad still possesses fighting spirit, even as they fall further off the early pace.
