Al-Khaleej produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat Al-Fateh 3–2 in the Saudi Pro League on 18 October 2026, scoring three unanswered goals after trailing by two.
Al-Fateh looked set for all three points after taking a commanding lead. Lukáš Haraslín opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, and Wilfried Kanga doubled the advantage in the 60th minute to leave Al-Khaleej needing a major response.
The turnaround began in the 78th minute when Musa Barrow pulled one back for Al-Khaleej. Joshua King levelled the match in the 84th minute, setting up a tense finish. The decisive moment arrived deep into stoppage time, as Omar Mascarell struck the winner in the 90+3rd minute to complete the recovery.
The result lifted Al-Khaleej to 10th place in the standings with 12 points, while Al-Fateh slipped to 16th on 6 points.
The comeback is a notable boost for Al-Khaleej supporters and offers a sign of the side's resilience as the campaign continues. For fans following the Saudi Pro League across Riyadh, Jeddah and beyond, it was a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in the closing stages of a match.
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