Demarai Gray scores in Al-Ettifaq’s draw in Saudi Pro League

Stevian Francis

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Reggae Boyz winger Demarai Gray rolled onto the scoresheet for Saudi Pro League team Al-Ettifaq as they played to a 1-1 draw against Al-Hazm on Thursday.

Gray scored the game’s opener in the 19th minute to give Al Ettifaq the early lead in the encounter.

The Jamaican showed excellent technical composure after controlling a loose ball in the box on his weaker right foot, evading a defender before launching a low drive with his right into the far corner to make it 1-0.

Demarai Gray scoring Al Ettifaq’s opener against Al-Hazm : Video Credit via SPL/IG

The strike was the Jamaican’s second in the season in addition to his two assists as they capitalized on a swing in momentum in the first half.

Gray’s goal was shaping up to be the deciding factor in the fixture before a 96th-minute penalty by Tozé denied Al Ettifaq maximum points.

Despite the dramatic finish, the result hands the Steven Gerrard-managed team their first point in two games following back-to-back losses in the league.

The goal also brings Gray’s tally for club and country to seven following a stellar year for the Reggae Boyz, where he contributed five goals and three assists since making his National team debut for Jamaica at the Gold Cup in July.