Al Zulfi and Al-Raed SFC Share Points in 2-2 Thriller

Both Al Zulfi and Al-Raed SFC had to settle for a point after a pulsating 2-2 draw in Saudi Arabia Division 1 on May 10, 2026. The match featured two lead changes and late drama, leaving both sets of fans with mixed emotions.

Match Overview

Al Zulfi struck first through Zaid Al-Hassan in the 16th minute. Al-Raed responded before halftime with a goal from Mansour Al-Saleh. In the second half, Al Zulfi regained the lead via Omar Al-Qarni, but Al-Raed equalized again through Faisal Al-Mutairi in the 82nd minute.

Key Moments

• 16' – Goal (Al Zulfi): Al-Hassan’s low shot from outside the box.
• 38' – Goal (Al-Raed): Al-Saleh headed in from a cross.
• 63' – Goal (Al Zulfi): Al-Qarni finished a counter-attack.
• 82' – Goal (Al-Raed): Al-Mutairi converted a loose ball in the box.
• 90+4' – Missed Chance (Al Zulfi): Substitute Nabil Al-Shamrani hit the post.

Tactical Story

Al Zulfi tried to control the game through possession, but Al-Raed’s direct approach and set-piece threat kept them in the match. Both teams showed attacking intent but defensive lapses prevented a clean sheet.

Standout Players

Al Zulfi’s Zaid Al-Hassan was influential in midfield, while Al-Raed’s Faisal Al-Mutairi scored the crucial equalizer and was a constant threat.

Table Impact

The draw does little to change either side’s mid-table position, but both remain in contention for the promotion playoffs if they can string together victories.