On Friday, Al-Tai secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Al-Riyadh in a tense encounter at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.
The first half was a cagey affair, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut opportunities. However, just before the break, Bernard Mensah of Al-Tai broke the deadlock, sending his team into the halftime lead with a goal in the 45th minute.
Al-Riyadh came out with renewed purpose in the second half and their persistence paid off in the 59th minute. Abdulhadi Al-Harajin found the equalizer for the home side, restoring hope of a comeback.
The drama continued as the match entered its final stages. Deep into stoppage time, with the points seemingly destined to be shared, a moment of misfortune struck Al-Riyadh. Khalid Al-Shuwayyi inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, handing Al-Tai a dramatic last-gasp victory.
This win is a huge boost for Al-Tai, while Al-Riyadh will be left disappointed after failing to hold onto their second-half equalizer.
