TABUK (Interstat) — Moussa Dembélé scored in the sixth minute with a left-footed goal and Ala Al Hajji equalized in the 80th minute with a right-footed strike as NEOM SC and Al Ettifaq Saudi Club played to a 1-1 draw Thursday at King Khalid Sport City Stadium in a Pro League match.

Both teams opened their season with a draw in the competition, each now 0-0-1 overall and in league play. Khalifah Al Dawsari received a yellow card in the 69th minute for Al Ettifaq.

The result came despite pregame projections favoring the home side. NEOM SC and Al Ettifaq each finished with one goal, one point and a draw to start the season.