Al-Ittifaq’s Slide Continues: Roshan League Hopes Dented by Frustrating Draw with Al-Fayha
Al-Fayha and Al-Ittifaq Share the Spoils in 1-1 Draw
Al-Fayha’s match against Al-Ittifaq ended in a 1-1 draw in the 8th round of the Saudi Roshan League for the 2024-2025 season.
The first half saw Al-Fayha take the lead with a clear goal, but Al-Ittifaq managed to level the scores in the second half.
Renzo López scored for Al-Fayha in the 28th minute, while Alvaro Medran equalized for Al-Ittifaq in the 53rd minute.
Starting Lineup for Al-Ittifaq
- Mark Rodak
- Radi Al-Otaibi
- Michal Al-Sibani
- Abdullah Madou
- Madullah Al-Olayan
- Wijnaldum
- Abdul-Ilah Al-Maliki
- Sekou Fofana
- Joao Costa
- Alvaro Medran
- Toko Ekambi
Al-Ittifaq’s winless streak in the Roshan League continues under English manager Gerrard, with their last win dating back to September 14th against Al-Fateh.
Despite opening their Gulf Champions League campaign with a 3-1 win against Al-Refa of Bahrain, Al-Ittifaq’s struggles in local fixtures persist.
Upcoming Matches
Al-Ittifaq will face Al-Qadisiya in the Eastern Province derby on November 2nd in the 9th round of the Saudi Roshan League.
Al-Fayha will also play Al-Fateh on the same day in the 9th round.
The draw lifted Al-Ittifaq’s score to 11 points, placing them in 10th position, while Al-Fayha moved up to 6th place in the Roshan League table.
