Al Ula vs Al-Faisaly FC Match Recap - Nov 3, 2025

Late Drama as Al Ula and Al-Faisaly FC Battle to a Stalemate

In a thrilling encounter at Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Stadium, Al Ula and Al-Faisaly FC played to a dramatic 2-2 draw on November 3, 2025. The match showcased resilience from both teams, with late goals adding an electrifying finish to the contest.

The first half saw Al Ula, who entered the match atop the Division 1 standings, looking to maintain their unbeaten streak. They were awarded an early opportunity when C. Guanca converted a penalty kick in the 10th minute, giving them a 1-0 lead. This goal set the tone for what was expected to be a dominant performance from the home side.

However, Al-Faisaly FC, currently struggling in the lower half of the table, responded well. They found their equalizer in the 29th minute through Raphael Silva, who leveled the score at 1-1. The visitors' ability to bounce back demonstrated their determination despite recent struggles.

As the first half drew to a close, it appeared that both teams would head into halftime level. But just before the whistle blew for intermission, S. Al Nabit of Al Ula struck in stoppage time (45 +2'), sending his team into halftime with a crucial 2-1 advantage. The atmosphere among fans was electric as they celebrated this pivotal moment.

The second half began with both teams eager to assert themselves further. Despite several attempts from Al Ula to extend their lead, including some promising plays by their key players, they were unable to find the back of the net again.

As time ticked away and it seemed like Al Ula would secure all three points, drama unfolded in injury time. In an astonishing turn of events during the dying moments of play, I. Ndiaye scored for Al-Faisaly FC in the 90 +14' minute, salvaging a point for his team and leaving fans stunned.

This result leaves Al Ula still sitting comfortably at first place with 16 points after six matches while maintaining their unbeaten record at five wins and one draw. On the other hand, Al-Faisaly FC, now with seven points from six matches played, remains in twelfth place but can take heart from this hard-fought draw against one of the league's top teams.

Reflecting on my earlier predictions about this match being potentially one-sided due to recent form-where I anticipated another strong showing from Al Ula-the outcome proved that football can be unpredictable and exciting right until the final whistle. Both teams will look ahead now; Al Ula will face off against Al Orubah next week while Al-Faisaly FC prepares for a crucial clash against Al-Adalah.

With each passing game in this competitive season of Division 1 football, every point counts more than ever as teams strive not only for victory but also for pride and momentum heading into future fixtures.