Al Riyadh and Al Taawoun finished 2–1 on 2026-10-24 in the Saudi Pro League, according to the ESPN match record.
Taawoun replied two minutes after Riyadh’s second goal, leaving the hosts to protect a one-goal advantage rather than coast through the closing minutes. Riyadh scored twice with less possession. Taawoun’s larger share of the ball did not automatically translate into an advantage on the scoreboard.
How the score developed
The event log records: Teddy Okou at 39' for Al Riyadh; Bernard Mensah at 76' for Al Riyadh; Nedim Bajrami at 78' for Al Taawoun. Goal timings and event data.
The numbers behind the score
The match statistics list possession at 37.8% for Al Riyadh and 62.2% for Al Taawoun. The home side attempted 13 shots, with 6 on target; the visitors attempted 10, with 4 on target.
Recent context in the competition
Al Riyadh lost to Al Diriyah 1-0 on 2026-10-20, according to the previous match record.
Al Taawoun lost to Al Qadsiah 1-0 on 2026-10-20, according to the previous match record.
Result and event source: ESPN, match dated 2026-10-24; data checked on 25 October 2026. The cover is an original Hala Kora editorial illustration, not a photograph of the match.