Al-Ittihad vs Al-Fateh result: Scoreline, highlights, top performers, and analysis for Saudi fans

On Friday, Al-Ittihad were in clinical form as they swept to a 4-2 win over Al-Fateh in an exciting Saudi Pro League match. The title holders entertained their fans with a display that was part relentless, high-pressure attacking and part cold-blooded finishing, with ten men for more than 30 minutes of the game.

Goals from Houssem Aouar, Steven Bergwijn (2), and Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti gave the win to Al Ittihad, while Al-Fateh responded through Matías Vargas and Sofiane Bendebka.This win keeps Al-Ittihad’s perfect start to the season intact and strengthens their bid to defend the league title, while Al-Fateh were left to rue defensive lapses that cost them crucial points.

Steven Bergwijn and Houssem Aouar shine in a goal-filled first half

Houssem Aouar finished a well-crafted move with a cool volley to give Al-Ittihad the lead in the 22nd minute.

But Al-Fateh were soon level again, Matías Vargas stroking home an efficient finish just eleven minutes later. Al-Ittihad hit back immediately and ruthlessly.

Steven Bergwijn found the back of the net twice in the match, with a brace in the 35th and 39th minutes, cutting through the Al-Fateh backline with pace and precision. It handed Al-Ittihad total command of the match by providing them a 3-1 advantage going into halftime.

In the opening period, Al-Ittihad enjoyed most of the ball and pushed high up the field, with Aouar commanding the midfield and Bergwijn a nightmare down the left flank.Also Read: Top 5 Richest Al Ittihad Players in 2025: Net Worth, Lifestyle, and Luxury Cars

Red card drama and Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti’s late strike seal the win

New drama in the second half unfolded. Al-Ittihad ended up with only ten men as Predrag Rajković was sent off in the 58th minute. Al-Fateh sensed an opportunity and continued to push, resulting in a penalty that Sofiane Bendebka converted in the 69th minute to make it 3-2.

Al-Ittihad remained calm and disciplined defensively despite their numerical disadvantage, keeping Al-Fateh from mounting a late rally. A 90+1-minute goal from Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti to finish off a final 4-2 scoreline left the home faithful celebrating in stoppage time.Their tactical flexibility really shone as they adjusted to going down to ten men, sitting deeper, and countering. Despite Al-Fateh throwing everything but the kitchen sink at him, their structure and marking were undone by Al-Ittihad's incisive movement in the second half.With this win, Al-Ittihad continued their perfect start to the campaign, while Al-Fateh now should focus on regrouping quickly to avoid losing further ground in the standings.