NEOM secured a 3‑0 victory over Qatar’s Al‑Duhail on Tuesday night at Al‑Watani Club Stadium in Tabuk, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Said Benrahma netted twice, in the 5th and 87th minutes, while Abdulmalik Al‑Oyayari scored the opening goal in the 11th minute to give South‑Arabian side a decisive lead.
The result came in the Group A third‑round match of the Gulf Club Champions League, underscoring NEOM’s solid performance against a traditionally strong rival from Qatar. Local commentary highlighted the swift 11‑minute first goal as a statement of intent for the host side.
Earlier in the fortnight, Al‑Duhail had opened their campaign with a convincing 3‑0 win over Oman’s Al Shabab SC, followed by a 2‑1 victory against Yemen’s Shaab Hadramout in a match that the Peninsula Qatar reported on 16 hours prior to the Tabuk encounter. Those earlier results set the stage for a high‑stakes encounter that ultimately saw NEOM emerge dominant.
