Al-Ahli Jeddah secured a narrow victory against Al Diriyah in their Pro League opening match.
A solitary goal from Spertsyan in the 25th minute secured a 1-0 victory for Al-Ahli Jeddah against Al Diriyah at the Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in the first round of the Pro League, giving the visitors a strong start while the home team suffered a defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Al Diriyah hosts Al-Ahli Jeddah.
- 6'An early yellow card for Z. Al Hawsawi of Al-Ahli Jeddah.
The first penalty was issued in the 6th minute of the match.Z. Al HawsawiAl-Ahli Jeddah received a yellow card after a foul. The score in the match between Al Diriyah and Al-Ahli Jeddah remains 0-0.
- 17'I. Gueye received a yellow card after a foul in the 17th minute.
17th minute,I. GueyeAl Diriyah received a yellow card from the referee after a foul. This was the second yellow card of the match, with both teams still tied at 0-0.
- 25'E. Spertsyan opened the scoring for Al-Ahli Jeddah
25th minute,E. SpertsyanHe scored the opening goal, giving Al-Ahli Jeddah a 0-1 lead. His accurate finish put the visitors ahead on Al Diriyah's home ground.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 57'Al-Ahli Jeddah makes a personnel change, Matheus Goncalves comes on.
57th minute,Al-Ahli Jeddahdecision to bringMatheus Goncalvescame onto the field to replaceGalenoCurrently holding the initiative with a 0-1 lead, this change is expected to bring a fresh impetus and help the away team maintain pressure.
- 58'V. Atangana received a yellow card after a foul.
58th minute,V. AtanganaAl-Ahli Jeddah received a yellow card from the referee after a foul. Despite holding a 0-1 advantage over Al Diriyah, Al-Ahli Jeddah still needs to play more cautiously in the remaining minutes.
- 61'Yellow card for R. Hamidou of Al-Ahli Jeddah
61st minute,R. HamidouAl-Ahli Jeddah received a yellow card after a foul. The repeated yellow cards forced the visiting team to play more cautiously for the remainder of the match, even though they still maintained a 0-1 lead over Al Diriyah.
- 68'Al Diriyah makes a substitution: A. Al Malki comes on.
In the 68th minute, Al Diriyah decided to make a substitution, bringing on...A. Al Malkicame onto the field to replaceH. Al QahtaniTrailing Al-Ahli Jeddah 0-1, the home team is trying to find a fresh start in the hope of scoring an equalizer.
- 69'A yellow card was given to A. Al Malki in the 69th minute.
69th minute,A. Al MalkiAl Diriyah received a yellow card from the referee after a foul. With Al-Ahli Jeddah trailing 0-1, the pressure increased, causing the home team to play impatiently and accumulate more yellow cards.
- 77'Al Diriyah sent H. Bahebri on to replace I. Gueye
77th minute,Al DiriyahThe decision to make a substitution when launching the team.H. Bahebricame onto the field as a substitute.I. GueyeCurrently beingAl-Ahli JeddahTrailing 0-1, the home team desperately needed a fresh start to have any hope of finding an equalizer in the remaining time of the match.
- 77'Al Diriyah brought M. Al Nemer onto the field in search of an equalizer.
77th minute,Al DiriyahDecision to adjust personnel when launchingM. Al Nemercame onto the field as a substitute forC. DianaWith Al-Ahli Jeddah trailing 0-1, the home team desperately needed a fresh start to have any hope of finding an equalizer in the final minutes of the match.
- 77'Al Diriyah sent M. Hameran onto the field to replace C. Mbemba
By the 77th minute,Al DiriyahThe decision to make personnel changes whenM. HameranHe was brought onto the field to replace the previous player.C. MbembaIn a disadvantageous position.Al-Ahli JeddahLeading 0-1, the home team is trying to find new ways to hopefully equalize in the final minutes of the match.
- 82'Al-Ahli Jeddah made a substitution to refresh their attack in the 82nd minute.
82nd minute,Al-Ahli JeddahThere was a personnel change whenF. Al Buraikanwas brought onto the field as a substitute forZ. Al JohaniWith a 0-1 lead, this move could help the away team maintain pressure and protect their slender advantage in the final minutes of the match.
- 89'Al Diriyah brought T. Wadi onto the field in the 89th minute.
In the 89th minute,Al Diriyahthe decision to make a personnel change whenT. Wadicame onto the field as a substitute forA. Al FarajCurrently beingAl-Ahli JeddahLeading 0-1, the home team made an effort to refresh their lineup in an attempt to find an equalizer in the final minutes of the match.
- 90'Al-Ahli Jeddah made a personnel change in the 90th minute.
90th minute,Al-Ahli Jeddahimplement personnel changes whenM. Sulaimancame onto the field as a substitute forR. HamidouWith the match drawing to a close and Al-Ahli Jeddah leading 0-1, this adjustment helped the away team strengthen their lineup in order to preserve their slender advantage.
- 90'Al-Ahli Jeddah substituted E. Spertsyan in the 90th minute.
Until the 90th minute,Al-Ahli Jeddahmake personnel changes whenS. Abu Al Shamatwas brought onto the field as a substitute forE. SpertsyanThe away team is trying to protect their slender 0-1 lead in the final minutes of the match.
- 90'Al-Ahli Jeddah made a substitution in the 90th minute.
In the 90th minute,Al-Ahli Jeddahdecision to launchN. Masoudcame onto the field to replaceTrincaoThis was a personnel change aimed at strengthening the team and protecting the 0-1 scoreline in the final minutes of the match.
- 90+4'N. Masoud received a yellow card in the 90+4th minute.
At minute 90+4,N. MasoudAl-Ahli Jeddah received a yellow card after a foul. The away team is desperately defending their 0-1 lead against Al Diriyah in the final minutes of added time.
- KTEnd: Al Diriyah 0-1 Al-Ahli Jeddah
The match ended with a score of 0-1.
Updated at 02:59 on August 14, 2026
The match between Al Diriyah and Al-Ahli Jeddah in the Saudi Pro League will take place at 1:00 AM on August 14, 2026. This encounter will be held at the Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium, where Al Diriyah will host Al-Ahli Jeddah as both teams enter the early rounds of the season.
Specifically, the position on the ranking.
Entering this phase, both clubs are at the starting point, having yet to accumulate any points in the standings. However, thanks to initial tie-breaking criteria, Al-Ahli Jeddah is currently in 6th place with 0 points. As for the home team, Al Diriyah is ranked 16th, also with 0 points.
Balance of power and match context
Playing at home at the Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium is a significant advantage for Al Diriyah. Facing an opponent like Al-Ahli Jeddah requires the home team to maintain high concentration in defense and make good use of counter-attacking opportunities. Conversely, Al-Ahli Jeddah, with their slightly higher position in the league table, will certainly want to deploy a proactive style of play to seek a favorable result away from home.
The match, scheduled for 1:00 AM on August 14, 2026, promises to be a closely contested affair as both teams are highly determined for the start of the season.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
