English:
Al-Ahli Jeddah and Ittihad FC played a thrilling match in the Saudi Pro League’s 26th round, held at the Al Inma Bank Stadium in Jeddah on April 5th, 2025. The match, refereed by Sergey Ivanov from Russia, ended with a 2-3 victory for Ittihad FC.
The game was characterized by high tension, reflected in the accumulation of yellow cards: four for Al-Ahli Jeddah (Ibanez, Galeno, I. Toney and one unnamed player) and two for Ittihad FC (one unnamed player and Fabinho).
Al-Ahli Jeddah, with 47% possession, had 13 shots (7 on target), 6 corners, and committed 17 fouls. Ibanez opened the scoring for Al-Ahli in the 52nd minute, assisted by Mahrez. I. Toney scored a second for Al-Ahli in the 82nd minute.
Ittihad FC, with 53% possession, managed 6 shots (2 on target) and 1 corner. Despite fewer shots, they secured victory thanks to goals from Diaby (75th minute, assisted by Al Shehri) and Benzema (90th minute, assisted by Al Amri).
The match was a back-and-forth affair, offering a vibrant spectacle until the final whistle. Ittihad FC’s victory was built on greater efficiency in front of goal, despite their opponent’s superior possession and shots.
Substitutions al-ittihad fc: at minute 46 A. Al Amri came in and S. Al Mousa went out., at minute 69 S. Al Shehri came in and U. Hernandez went out., at minute 69 A. M. Yousef H. came in and M. Al Mahasneh went out., at minute 90 F. Al Saqour came in and M. Al Shanqiti went out., at minute 90 A. Al Oboud came in and H. Aouar went out.
Substitutions al-ahli jeddah: at minute 85 E. Al Muwallad came in and F. Al Buraikan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Ahli Jeddah
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Al-Ittihad FC
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