Al-Hazm produced one of their most assertive home performances of the season, defeating Al-Akhdoud 2-1 at Al-Hazem Club Stadium in Round 22. Despite holding less possession at 47%, Jalel Kadri's side generated an overwhelming attacking advantage — 20 shots to Al-Akhdoud's 8, with 10 of those on target compared to just 3. The visitors forced goalkeeper Samuel Portugal into 8 saves, and it was only a matter of time before Al-Hazm's pressure told.

Al-Hazm's offensive dominance was particularly evident in their set-piece play and crossing game. They won 12 corners to Al-Akhdoud's 5 and delivered 9 successful crosses from 30 attempts — a 30% conversion rate that dwarfed Al-Akhdoud's 15% (3 of 20). The hosts also produced 14 shots from inside the box, nearly four times Al-Akhdoud's 4, highlighting their ability to create chances in dangerous areas. Their dribbling was another asset, with 12 successful dribbles from 19 attempts for a 63% success rate, the kind of directness that kept the Al-Akhdoud defence under constant pressure.

While Al-Akhdoud held slight edges in duels won (47 to 44) and interceptions (12 to 8), these defensive numbers could not contain Al-Hazm's volume. Samuel Portugal was the busiest player on the pitch with 8 saves, keeping Al-Akhdoud in the contest far longer than the balance of play warranted. Al-Hazm also hit the woodwork once, adding to the sense that a breakthrough was inevitable. Nawaf Al-Habashi earned a 8.5 rating with his tireless midfield work and the decisive assist, while Gökhan Gül — despite being on the losing side — recorded the match's highest individual rating of 9.3 thanks to his goal and strong defensive output.

Gökhan Gül gave Al-Akhdoud the lead in the 18th minute, but Al-Hazm responded quickly through Abdulaziz Al-Dwehe just 6 minutes later in the 24th minute to level proceedings. The second half became a siege on the Al-Akhdoud goal, and the decisive moment arrived in the 83rd minute when Omar Al-Somah converted from a Nawaf Al-Habashi assist to complete the comeback. Al-Akhdoud's frustration was compounded by a red card, leaving them a man down as they chased an equaliser that never came. Al-Somah's winner earned him an 8.4 rating, with Al-Dwehe's equaliser earning the midfielder an 8.1.

The data tells a story of Al-Hazm's most commanding attacking performance in recent weeks — 20 shots, 12 corners, and a 50% shot accuracy rate are figures that reflect sustained territorial dominance. Al-Akhdoud's defensive structure held up admirably until late, but the sheer volume of chances was always likely to produce a winner. These figures represent a single-match sample, but Al-Hazm's home form and set-piece threat could prove decisive in the relegation battle ahead.