Al-Bukayriyah lost 2-3 to Al-Khazem in the King's Cup Round of 32 on August 16, 2026. Pululu opened the scoring early and added his second before the break. Al-Khazem responded through Al Muwallad and Tunkar, with Ben Hamida contributing an own goal to seal the visitors' progress.
The hosts started sharper, Pululu finding the net within five minutes. Al Muwallad equalised twelve minutes later, and Pululu restored the lead before half-time. To be fair, the visitors had more of the ball but did not create much. Al-Bukayriyah held a compact shape and forced Al-Khazem to work wide.
Tunkar made it 2-2 in the sixty-fifth minute, and Ben Hamida's own goal eight minutes later ended the contest. The visitors changed their approach after the interval, pushing into the final third with greater purpose. By then Al-Bukayriyah were already searching for a way back into the game. And here's the thing — the momentum had shifted decisively.
Al-Khazem dominated possession at 58 per cent and registered 1.74 expected goals against 0.51 for the hosts. Six shots on target for the visitors compared with three, and they created three big chances to one. The hosts worked hard but found the finish lacking when it mattered.
Al-Khazem came into this fixture having beaten Abha 2-1 on August 13. Al-Bukayriyah's recent results showed inconsistency, including defeats to Al Dirriya and Al Faisaly. The visitors now advance while the hosts' cup campaign comes to an end.