Al Raed U20 0-0 Al-Adalah Youth | Saudi Arabia Youth League | 17 May 2026

A drab stalemate at the Al Raed training ground saw both Al Raed U20 and Al-Adalah Youth struggle to create meaningful opportunities in a match that lacked quality in the final third. The 0–0 draw does little to lift either side away from the relegation zone.

Match Overview

Neither team showed much ambition in the opening half-hour, with misplaced passes and cautious approach play the main features. Al Raed U20 tried to build through the middle but were met by a well-drilled Al-Adalah block. The second half saw a slight uptick in tempo, yet clear chances remained scarce. The best opportunity fell to Al-Adalah’s Ahmed Al-Mohammed in the 68th minute, but his shot from 12 yards was straight at the goalkeeper.

Key Moments

• 29th minute – Al Raed’s first shot on target: a long-range effort by midfielder Majed Al-Harbi that was comfortably saved.
• 68th minute – Al-Adalah’s Ahmed Al-Mohammed broke into the box but dragged his shot weakly to the keeper.
• 90+1 minute – A late free kick for Al Raed was headed over by defender Omar Al-Ghamdi.

Tactical Story

Both managers set up not to lose. Al Raed U20 used a 4-2-3-1 with deep-lying midfielders shielding the defence, while Al-Adalah mirrored with a 4-4-1-1. The midfield battle was congested, with turnovers frequent. Neither side committed numbers forward, leading to a match that lacked attacking fluidity. The absence of a creative playmaker was evident for both teams.

Standout Players

• Majed Al-Harbi (Al Raed) – The only player to test the opposition keeper from distance; also made three tackles in midfield.
• Khalid Al-Shehri (Al-Adalah) – The centre-back swept up well, making six clearances and winning every aerial duel he contested.
• Mohammed Al-Shammari (Al Raed) – The goalkeeper had little to do but remained focused, claiming crosses confidently.

Table Impact

Al Raed U20 remain 16th with 14 points, just two above the relegation places. Al-Adalah Youth sit 14th with 16 points, only four clear of danger. Both teams will need to find goals quickly if they are to avoid a late-season scramble for survival.