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The 2-2 draw slightly favoured Al-Faisaly on expected goals (1.56 xG vs 1.31), though Al Shabab created more higher-volume chances (17 shots to 11, with 7 on target vs 4). Josh Brownhill's first-half brace (7', 30') gave the hosts an early advantage, but Al-Faisaly's clinical finishing saw Andrei Girotto (38') and Alexandre Mendy (79') convert two of their four on-target efforts.

Though Al-Faisaly edged possession (52%) and pass accuracy (313 completed vs 283), Al Shabab's aggression paid off in chance creation (6 corners to 3, 9 shots inside the box). However, Al-Faisaly's superior shot quality – averaging 0.14 xG per shot vs Al Shabab's 0.08 – proved decisive in their comeback. The visitors' late surge (1.25 xG in the second half) culminated in Mendy's equaliser, assisted by substitute Abdulrahman Al Shereaf.

The key disparity came in shot placement: Al-Faisaly converted 50% of their shots on target (4 total), while Al Shabab wasted 7 on-target efforts (28.5% conversion).