Five goals, one winner. Saudi Arabia beat South Korea 3-2 in a friendly at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Friday evening, 13 November 2026, as part of the Green Falcons' training camp during the November international window.
Marwan Al-Sahafi opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time, his first goal for the national team. The lead did not last long: Oh Hyeon-gyu equalised for South Korea in the 47th minute.
Saudi Arabia then struck twice in three minutes. Mohammed Kanno restored the lead in the 56th minute and Abdulelah Al-Amri made it 3-1 in the 59th. Lee Jae-sung pulled one back for South Korea in the 68th minute, but the Saudi side held on to the final whistle.
Head coach Giorgos Donis praised his players' fighting spirit and tactical discipline after the match. In remarks carried by Saudi media, the Greek coach said he feels part of the Kingdom rather than an ordinary coach, and added that he would always remain the team's first supporter, even if he were no longer in charge.
The squad continues its preparations in Doha ahead of another friendly against Uzbekistan on Tuesday, 17 November, as part of its build-up to the Asian Cup finals.
Source: Yallakora, Youm7, Al-Kas, Al-Saudi News
