Al Kholood 3-2 Al Taawoun: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Saudi Pro League Matchday 2 · Saturday 22 August 2026 · Ar-Rass Stadium (Al Hazm Club Stadium) (Ar-Rass (Rass)), Rass · referee M. Al Hoaish · full time
Full time: Al Kholood 3-2 Al Taawoun
Al Kholood beat Al Taawoun 3-2 in Saudi Pro League Matchday 2 on Saturday 22 August 2026 at Ar-Rass Stadium (Al Hazm Club Stadium) (Ar-Rass (Rass)). The goals: Edgaras Utkus 21', Iker Kortajarena 30', Shaquille Pinas 45+3', Abderrazak Hamdallah 52', Abderrazak Hamdallah 90+2'.
How Al Kholood won it
Al Kholood struck first through Edgaras Utkus in the 21st minute, set up by John Buckley. Iker Kortajarena made it 2-0 to Al Kholood in the 30th minute, set up by Coba da Costa. Shaquille Pinas made it 3-0 to Al Kholood in the 45th minute (+3), set up by Edgaras Utkus. Abderrazak Hamdallah made it 3-1 to Al Taawoun in the 52nd minute, set up by Younes El Bahraoui. Abderrazak Hamdallah made it 3-2 to Al Taawoun in the 90th minute (+2), set up by Marin Petkov.
It was 3-0 at half-time.
Abderrazak Hamdallah scored twice.
The referee, M. Al Hoaish, showed 4 yellow cards: 4 to Al Kholood and 0 to Al Taawoun. Shaquille Pinas missed a penalty for Al Kholood in the 40 minute.
Al Kholood: D. Buckingham, 4-2-3-1 · Al Taawoun: Ž. Lazetić, 4-1-4-1.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 1.73 for Al Kholood and 1.69 for Al Taawoun.
Al Kholood scored about 1.3 more than their chances were worth: clinical finishing, or a goalkeeper having a bad day.
Al Kholood had 6 shots on target, Al Taawoun 3.
Al Taawoun had 61% of the ball, but Al Kholood took the points.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Al Kholood came into it with 10 Saudi Pro League matches played, scoring 1.4 and conceding 2.1 a match, with 1.92 expected goals for and 1.80 against, and had won 30% of their matches.
Al Taawoun came into it with 11 Saudi Pro League matches played, scoring 0.5 and conceding 1.7 a match, with 1.21 expected goals for and 1.64 against, and had won 0% of their matches.
Al Kholood vs Al Taawoun: the match in numbers
| Al Kholood | Match statistics | Al Taawoun |
|---|---|---|
| 39% | Ball possession | 61% |
| 1.73 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.69 |
| 11 | Total shots | 13 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 3 | Big chances | 2 |
| 309 | Total passes | 475 |
| 83% | Pass accuracy | 88% |
| 3 | Corners | 4 |
| 19 | Fouls | 24 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 10 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0 | Saves | 3 |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 0 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al Taawoun), rated 8.5 by Sportmonks, with 2 goals.
Al Kholood
- Edgaras Utkus 8.4 1 goal, 1 assist
- John Buckley 7.8 1 assist
- Mansour Camara 7.3
- Coba da Costa 7.3 1 assist
- Iker Kortajarena 7.2 1 goal
Al Taawoun
- Abderrazak Hamdallah 8.5 2 goals
- Marin Petkov 7.6 1 assist
- Mailson 7.1
- Younes El Bahraoui 7.1 1 assist
- Aschraf El Mahdioui 6.9
The lowest-rated starter was Zineddine Belaid at 6.1. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Al Kholood: Al Nassr vs Al Kholood Thursday 29 October 2026 · Saudi Pro League
- Al Taawoun: Al Taawoun vs Al Ettifaq Saturday 31 October 2026 · Saudi Pro League
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Questions about Al Kholood vs Al Taawoun
What was the score in Al Kholood vs Al Taawoun?
Al Kholood 3-2 Al Taawoun (half-time 3-0), Saudi Pro League, Saturday 22 August 2026.
Who scored in Al Kholood vs Al Taawoun?
Edgaras Utkus 21', Iker Kortajarena 30', Shaquille Pinas 45+3', Abderrazak Hamdallah 52', Abderrazak Hamdallah 90+2'.
Did Moneyball predict Al Kholood vs Al Taawoun correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Al Kholood vs Al Taawoun?
Abderrazak Hamdallah, rated 8.5 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Al Kholood vs Al Taawoun?
M. Al Hoaish.
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