Las Palmas 1:2 Al-Ittihad — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Moussa Diaby scored the opening goal as Al-Ittihad beat Las Palmas 2-1 in a Club Friendly, setting them up for a meeting with Málaga on 30 July. The match was a pre-season workout played at a brisk tempo, though it never quite caught fire.

The turning point arrived early when Las Palmas midfielder Sergio Ruiz Alonso was sent off in the 23rd minute, leaving his side to chase the game with ten men. Al-Ittihad capitalised just before half-time through Moussa Diaby's 15th-minute strike, then doubled their lead five minutes after the break when Roger Fernandes found the net. Las Palmas pulled one back in the 78th minute, but a second red card for Al-Ittihad in the 90th minute could not alter the outcome.

Both sides shared possession equally at 50% and took two corners apiece, making it a tight contest on the numbers despite the red-card disruption. Moussa Diaby was the standout, earning a 9.78 rating as a midfielder with one goal to his name. No model prediction was available, so the result stands on its own terms. Al-Ittihad now turn their attention to that friendly against Málaga.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Las Palmas vs Al-Ittihad?

Las Palmas 1-2 Al-Ittihad (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Moussa Diaby (15') for Al-Ittihad; Roger Fernandes (50') for Al-Ittihad.

Were there any red cards in Las Palmas vs Al-Ittihad?

Yes — sent off: Sergio Ruiz Alonso (Las Palmas, 23'); null (Al-Ittihad, 90').