In the Saudi Professional League encounter between Al Shabab FC Riyadh and Al Riyadh SC on 3rd April 2024, it was Al Shabab FC Riyadh who came out victorious with a 1-0 win, courtesy of an early first-half goal.

The only goal of the match was scored early on in the first half at the 33rd minute, and that decided the fate of the game. The quick lead from a profitable attack put Al Riyadh SC on the back foot, who despite their efforts, could not muster a comeback. Goal scoring opportunities for Al Riyadh SC were scarce, reflected by the low number of corner kicks they earned (3) as compared to Al Shabab FC's five.

Al Shabab FC Riyadh displayed disciplined play, with only two fouls and one offside registered against them. This contrasted with Al Riyadh SC's comparatively undisciplined performance, which outweighed the host team with three fouls and two offsides.

In terms of discipline, both teams shared similar scrutiny from the match officials with one yellow card each. Al Shabab FC Riyadh received their caution at the 90th minute of the second half while Al Riyadh SC followed shortly after in the 91st minute. No player on either side was shown a red card, indicating a relatively clean match.

Despite the scoreline, Al Riyadh SC showed determination in curbing Al Shabab FC Riyadh's attack. However, it was evident they lacked an effective attacking edge marked by a lower number of corner kicks and higher offsides. Al Shabab FC Riyadh, on the other hand, were able to capitalize on their early goal and maintain their shape through more disciplined play subsequently.

In conclusion, the early goal from Al Shabab FC Riyadh significantly impacted the flow and tempo of the match. Al Riyadh SC's efforts did not yield results due to a combination of less effective team coordination in attack and somewhat undisciplined performance. The defensive discipline and enforcement of an early lead worked in favor for Al Shabab FC Riyadh sealing the 1-0 win. Future games will highlight if they can maintain successful performance through early leads and disciplined play.

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