Al Hazem secured a surprising 3-1 home victory over Al Ettifaq FC in the Saudi Professional League on February 28, 2026. The result at Al Hazem's home stadium was a major upset and a crucial win in their fight for survival. Against the odds, Al Hazem took an early lead, stunning the more-fancied visitors. They doubled their advantage before halftime, capitalizing on defensive errors to take a commanding lead. Al Ettifaq managed to pull a goal back early in the second half to threaten a comeback, but Al Hazem restored their two-goal cushion with a well-taken third to seal a memorable victory. The three points were a massive boost for Al Hazem's hopes of avoiding relegation, providing a lifeline, while for Al Ettifaq, the defeat was a disappointing setback in their pursuit of a top-half finish.