When the Flavor Fades: Ittihad Stumbles Again as Al-Ettifaq Nicks the Win

Match report

The journalist Walid Al-Farag targeted Al-Ittihad Jeddah after a shock 1-0 defeat to Al-Ettifaq, in a match at Al-Inma Stadium during round 16 of the Roshen Saudi Pro League.

With the loss, the Arch-Blue remained at 27 points in sixth place, marking a second straight setback after their draw with Damac in the previous round.

On his show Action with Walid, Al-Farag praised Khaled Al-Ghannam for a superb goal and noted its resemblance to finishes seen in the English Premier League.

He added that young players should be given more opportunities with the national team; if Al-Ghannam plays alongside better teammates, he could contribute significantly for the Green, in his view, unlike many players who join the national team without impact.

Discussing the title race, Al-Farag said he does not feel the Arch-Blue are contenders, describing them as flavorless and odorless in the last two outings, unlike rival clubs eager to compete like Al-Ahli Jeddah.

The lingering question remains what happens to the defending Roshen champions, as fans deserve clear explanations from the coach and players.

As the debate continues, the public awaits clarity on what the rest of the season holds for the defending champions.

Punchline: If timing is everything in football and in jokes, I must be running on a stopwatch built by a former striker.

Punchline 2: My humor is so precise it could be a sniper shot—sharp, brief, and somehow still perfectly on target, even when the crowd groans.