Neom SC took full control before half-time and ran out 3-0 winners over Al-Khaleej. Three goals in nine minutes settled the match and left the visitors with no route back.
Alexandre Lacazette opened the scoring in the 37th minute, with Muhannad Al Saad doubling the lead two minutes later. Amadou Kone added the third in first-half stoppage time to make it 3-0 at the break.
Neom were the sharper side overall, registering 13 shots to Al-Khaleej's eight and five on target to none for the visitors. They also edged possession 51% to 49%, while their expected-goals total of 0.85 reflected a game they controlled without needing to force it.
