Covering the Saudi Professional League encounter between Al Ettifaq Dammam and Abha FC reveals one thing: it was a closely contested affair where each team fought hard to dominate the game. But it was Al Ettifaq Dammam, playing on their home ground, that had the edge on the day, defeating their opponents by a scoreline of 2-1.

Although Al Ettifaq Dammam had fewer goals in the first half, their resilience paid off in the second half. While an early goal from Abha FC in the 28th minute put pressure on them, they didn't let it derail their game plan. The second half saw Al Ettifaq Dammam find the back of the net twice, the first one in the 68th minute and the winning goal in the last minutes of the match.

Looking at the offensive performance, one can't help but notice the effectiveness of Al Ettifaq Dammam's attack. They managed to score two goals from less offensive footings, compared to Abha FC who only managed to score one goal despite having ten corner kicks to Al Ettifaq Dammam's two. This lack of clinical conversion of chances created from corners by Abha definitely affected the final outcome.

Discipline wise, Abha FC faced more heat from the referee, picking up two yellow cards, one in each half, compared to Al Ettifaq Dammam's single booking that came in the second half. The home side showed their discipline and concentration by keeping themselves to a single card despite the pressure.

However, when it comes to offside, Abha FC seems to have struggled to time their runs, recording five instances of offside compared to Al Ettifaq Dammam's single offside. This could imply that Abha FC's impatience in front of goal or possible defensive structure of Al Ettifaq Dammam that led them into the offside trap frequently.

In conclusion, effective use of opportunities by Al Ettifaq Dammam and their defensive discipline contributed significantly to the match's outcome. On the other hand, Abha FC's inability to convert their set pieces and frequently falling offside cost them the game. Hence, Al Ettifaq Dammam capitalized on these lapses to clinch a stunning 2-1 victory.

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