The match between Al Fateh SC and Al Shabab FC Riyadh on Dec 15 was a tightly contested bout, ending in a 1-1 draw, as both teams showcased their competitive spirit in the Saudi Professional League.

Al Fateh SC scored their only goal early in the first half at 14:41. This posed an important advantage as early goals can typically set the tone and pace for the rest of the match. Al Shabab FC Riyadh, however, presented a solid defense throughout the game and managed to bag an equalizing goal early in the second half at 57:16, which neutralized Al Fateh's early lead. This suggests both teams were closely matched in terms of scoring effectiveness.

The defensive statistics further paints an intriguing picture. Al Fateh SC committed more fouls as demonstrated from the three yellow cards earned during the second half, two of those in quick succession within two minutes (63:11 & 65:27). This could have been due to increased pressure as Al Shabab FC Riyadh started to find their rhythm in the second half. Al Shabab FC Riyadh also had 3 yellow cards, but were distributed more evenly across two halves. Also, it is worth noting that Al Fateh SC was flagged for offsides twice while the visitors managed to avoid being caught in an offside position all through the game.

The number of corner kicks can also be an insightful measure of attack pressure. In this case, Al Shabab FC Riyadh had 8 compared to Al Fateh SC's 5. This shows Al Shabab FC Riyadh's more aggressive attacking approach, but it was offset by their inability to convert these opportunities into the goals as shown by the eventual 1-1 tie.

In conclusion, despite Al Fateh's early goal and home ground advantage, Al Shabab FC Riyadh displayed a resilient defense, aggressive offensive and discipline when it comes to offside rules. The number of fouls and yellow cards committed by Al Fateh in the second half might indicate a struggling defense, potentially succumbing to the pressure enforced by Al Shabab's attacks. Ultimately, these stats suggest that both teams, despite their distinct game-play styles, were evenly capable which reflected in a fair 1-1 conclusion.

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