Al-Kholood held the ball for 55% of the match, completing 412 passes with an accuracy exceeding 83%, yet these figures dissolved into "statistical noise" against Al-Hazm’s shocking clinical edge. While Al-Kholood patiently built play, Al-Hazm struck from half-chances, converting just 3 shots on target into 2 goals—a numerical paradox that embodies the cruelty of football when efficiency is stripped from possession.

Nawaf Al-Habashi delivered a career-defining performance with an 8.69 rating. He didn't just score; he was the primary engine for every Al-Hazm threat, recording 55 touches that consistently pierced the opposition. Conversely, Hattan Bahebri endured a complicated night with a 4.90 rating, as Al-Kholood suffered from "passive possession" in non-threatening zones. This is further evidenced by Al-Hazm defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil, who registered 10 clearances, acting as an immovable barrier against Al-Kholood’s repetitive attacks.

The drama peaked in the final minutes when Al-Hazm introduced Abdulaziz Al-Dwehe as a substitute. He needed only 12 minutes and a handful of touches to net a decisive goal. This contrast between Hattan Bahebri’s 90-minute involvement without impact and Al-Dwehe’s immediate clinical finish raises a fundamental question about the value of possession if it isn't paired with intelligent movement in the final third.

The data reveals that Al-Kholood dominated the crossing department with 25 crosses to Al-Hazm’s 15, but Al-Hazm’s low crossing accuracy (13%) didn't hinder their victory. The "quality" of opportunities created by Aboubacar Bah was simply higher and more dangerous. The match ended with the numbers proving that ball control is merely a means to an end, while finding the net is the ultimate objective—one Al-Hazm mastered while Al-Kholood faltered.