Malki scored early as Al Diriyah defeated hosts Al-Hazm in the Pro League.
Malki's solitary goal in the 3rd minute secured a 0-1 victory for Al Diriyah against Al-Hazm at Al-Hazem Club Stadium, resulting in a disappointing defeat for the home team in the Regular Season 2 of the Pro League.
- 0'The match has started.
Al-Hazm hosts Al Diriyah.
- 3'A. Al Malki opened the scoring early for Al Diriyah.
Right at the 3rd minute,A. Al MalkiHe shone brightly, scoring the opening goal for Al Diriyah. A strong start at Al-Hazem Club Stadium allowed the visitors to quickly take a 0-1 lead.
- 22'Al-Hazm is trying to find an equalizer.
Trailing behind0-1Al-Hazm proactively pushed their formation forward in an attempt to regain control of the game with a slightly better ball possession time.54% - 46%However, the match was quite evenly contested and tightly contested, with each side only making a few moves so far.1 - 1A shot on target after more than half of the first half.
- 31'Yellow card for A. Al Dakheel of Al-Hazm
31st minute,A. Al DakheelAl-Hazm received a yellow card from the referee after a foul. The home team is still struggling to find an equalizer, trailing 0-1.
- 34'Al-Hazm attempts to find a way to score against Al Diriyah.
By the 34th minute, Al-Hazm had more possession of the ball.54% - 46%In an attempt to find an equalizer, the game remained very tight, with both teams only managing a minimal number of shots on goal.1 - 1, helping Al Diriyah maintain their 0-1 lead.
- 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.
- 46'Al Diriyah maintained their two-goal advantage.
Entering the 46th minute with a lead.0-2Al Diriyah is still in control of the game. Although Al-Hazm has a slight advantage in possession (52% - 48%), the visitors are sharper in their attacks, having a superior number of shots on goal (2 - 5).
- 52'S. Al Rashid received a yellow card after the foul.
52nd minute,S. Al RashidAl-Hazm received a yellow card from the referee after a foul. Trailing 0-1, the home team suffered a further setback when they received another yellow card.
- 59'Al Diriyah maintained his lead.
In the 59th minute, Al Diriyah was still holding onto their 0-1 lead, creating more dangerous scoring opportunities.3 - 6shot (on target)2 - 2). On the other side, although Al-Hazm tried to have slightly more possession (52% - 48%but still struggled to find a way to score against the opposing team.
- 63'Al Diriyah strengthens its attacking line-up.
In the 63rd minute, Al Diriyah made a substitution whenH. Bahebriwas brought onto the field to replaceG. N'KoudouThe visiting team is trying to maintain their 0-1 lead at Al-Hazem Club Stadium.
- 66'Al-Hazm makes substitutions in search of an equalizer.
In the 66th minute, Al-Hazm made a substitution whenM. Al Hamdaniwas brought on as a substitute.A. Al ShamraniTrailing 0-1 at home, the red-shirted team needed a fresh start to increase the pressure and find an equalizer.
- 71'Al-Hazm is at a standstill in its attempts to equalize.
In the 71st minute, Al-Hazm increased their pressure in search of an equalizer and gained a slight advantage in ball possession (52% - 48%). However, Al Diriyah proved sharper on the counter-attack, having a superior number of shots (3 - 6, 2 - 2 on target) to maintain their 0-1 lead.
- 79'Al Diriyah sent S. Al Farhan onto the field
In the 79th minute, Al Diriyah decided to refresh their lineup by making a substitution.A. Al Malkitake a break and bringS. Al FarhanThey've entered the field. The away team is trying to consolidate their position in order to preserve their precarious 0-1 lead for the remainder of the match.
- 79'Al-Hazm makes substitutions in an attempt to find an equalizer.
In the 79th minute, Al-Hazm made a substitution whenA. Diakitewas brought onto the field as a substitute forS. BendebkaThe home team is trying to revamp their game in an attempt to find an equalizer while still trailing 0-1.
- 79'Al-Hazm strengthens its attack in search of an equalizer.
In the 79th minute, Al-Hazm decided to refresh their lineup by bringing on...W. Al Shanqiticame onto the field as a substitute forS. Al RashidTrailing 0-1 at home, Al-Hazm's coaching staff desperately needed a game-changing new player to keep their hopes of securing a point alive in the final minutes.
- 83'Al Diriyah is trying to maintain his lead.
In the 83rd minute, Al-Hazm, despite having a slight advantage in ball possession (52% - 48%), still struggled against the opposing defense. Meanwhile, Al Diriyah played a more cautious game and created more chances with 3 vs 6 shots (2 vs 2 on target), thus maintaining their 0-1 lead.
- 90'Al Diriyah made a tactical substitution in the 90th minute.
In the 90th minute,Al Diriyahimplement personnel changes whenM. Al Nemerwas brought onto the field as a substitute forG. LabordeThe visiting team is making efforts to reinforce their lineup in order to preserve their slender 0-1 lead in the final minutes of added time.
- 90'Al Diriyah made a substitution in the 90th minute.
In the 90th minute, Al Diriyah exercised their substitution rule whenQ. Lajamiwas brought on as a substitute.O. RodriguezThe away team is making every effort to maintain their 0-1 lead in the final minutes of the match.
- 90+2'Yellow card for H. Bahebri in injury time.
90+2nd minuteH. BahebriAl Diriyah received a yellow card after a foul aimed at preventing an opponent's attack. The visiting team is making every effort to maintain their 0-1 lead in the tense final minutes of added time.
- 90+5'B. Lage received a red card for time-wasting.
90+5th minute,B. LageAl Diriyah was sent off with a red card by the referee for time-wasting. Despite playing with ten men in the tense final seconds of injury time, the away team is still trying to hold on to their 0-1 lead.
- 90+8'Al-Hazm reinforced their squad in injury time.
In the 90+8th minute, Al-Hazm made a substitution.M. Al Yamiwas brought on as a substitute.M. Ben HamidaThe home team made a desperate attempt to create opportunities in the final seconds of injury time, while still trailing 0-1.
- 90+8'Al-Hazm makes personnel changes in injury time.
In the 90+8th minute, Al-Hazm made a substitution.A. Al Nakhliwas brought onto the field as a substitute forA. BahThe home team made a desperate attempt to find an equalizer in the final seconds of injury time while trailing 0-1.
- KTFinal score: Al-Hazm 0-1 Al Diriyah
The match ended with a score of 0-1.
Updated at 01:15 on August 22, 2026
Al-Hazm will face Al Diriyah at 23:15 on August 21, 2026, at Al-Hazem Club Stadium. The two teams enter the match in contrasting situations: Al-Hazm has just won and is ranked 5th with 3 points, while Al Diriyah has just lost, is ranked 13th, and has no points.
The starting gap adds weight to the confrontation.
Al-Hazm's current position gives them a more positive psychological advantage before kick-off. Their recent victory not only secured three points but also placed them in the fifth tier, creating a favorable starting point for their match against Al Diriyah.
Conversely, Al Diriyah arrived at Al-Hazem Club Stadium after a defeat and with 0 points. The gap between 5th and 13th place meant the visitors needed to show solidity from the start, as a lack of control could make it difficult for them to find their desired rhythm.
The pace of the game can be shaped from the midfield area.
With their recent form including a victory, Al-Hazm has reason to be more proactive in their approach to the match. Their ability to control the tempo, move the ball forward at the right time, and maintain pressure will be crucial if the home team wants to capitalize on their current position.
Al Diriyah, having just suffered a defeat, may need to prioritize balance before thinking about increasing the pace. What the visitors need to look for is stability in their transitions, limiting the opponent's control of the game for too long, and making good use of their possession.
Al-Hazm vs Al Diriyah Prediction
Al-Hazm enters the encounter with more positive signs in terms of recent results and league standing. However, Al Diriyah still has clear motivation to respond after failing to secure any points. The match will therefore be a test of Al-Hazm's ability to maintain their winning momentum, and also show Al Diriyah's reaction after a less-than-ideal start.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).