Ittihad's Roar: Substitutes Spark a 4-0 Rout of Al-Khulood
9 January 2026
Match Overview
Ittihad ran out 4-0 winners over Al-Khulood on Friday evening, as Round 14 of the Saudi Pro League showcased the Tigers' growing control of games.
Ittihad's tally takes them to 26 points in fifth place, while Al-Khulood sit on 12 points in 12th.
Late Goals and Records
Saleh Al-Shehri came off the bench to score his first league goal of the campaign, restoring his spot in the attack's rhythm.
That strike marked his first league goal since March 13, 2025, and helped re-ignite his form for the push of the season.
The match also highlighted Ittihad's depth, with four league goals this season coming from substitutes – a club record in the competition.
The Tigers' four-goal haul in a single match was their first since a 4-4 draw with Gulf on November 1, 2025, and their attack has been lethal late, with eight goals in the final 15 minutes of the second half this season, second only to Al-Nassr's 11 in the same window. This underlines their ability to seal games late.
The win keeps Ittihad's title ambitions in sight and adds momentum heading into upcoming fixtures.
Fans left the stadium buzzing, while analysts noted the squad's depth could carry them through a packed schedule.
Punchline: If goals were jokes, Ittihad would headline the season.
Punchline: The bench is so powerful that even my coffee looks a little inadequate.
