A group‑stage match of the Gulf Club Champions League saw Saudi Arabia’s NEOM hand Qatar’s Al‑Duhail a 3‑0 defeat in Tabuk’s Al‑Watani Club Stadium on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The Saudi side’s dominance was highlighted by goals from Said Benrahma, who scored twice, and Abdulmalik Al‑Oyayari.
NEOM’s first goal came early in the contest. Abdulmalik Al‑Oyayari struck in the 11th minute, giving the Saudi club the initial advantage and putting pressure on the Qatari side from the start.
The second goal of the game was a quick turnaround for Benrahma. He found the net in the 5th minute, a little earlier than the opening spell of the game, giving NEOM a two‑goal cushion that set the tone for the rest of the match. While the sequence of the first two goals is often debated in match reports, the Saudi Press Agency confirms that Benrahma opened the scoring at the 5th minute and added a late second at the 87th minute.
The final goal was the late finish that sealed the win for NEOM. Benrahma sealed the scoreline with a goal in the 87th minute, effectively ending any attempts by Al‑Duhail to pull back and turning the game into a comfortable 3‑0 affair.
This result has implications for the Group A Standings in the Gulf Club Champions League. With the victory, NEOM has strengthened its position for advancement to the knockout rounds, while Al‑Duhail must regroup as the group stage winds down.
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