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Al-Ittihad FC Triumphs Over Al-Hilal Saudi FC in Thrilling Encounter
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – In a high-scoring and exciting match, Al-Ittihad FC defeated Al-Hilal Saudi FC 4-1 in Round 21 of the Saudi Pro League. The game, played at the Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City, was officiated by Daniel Siebert from Germany.
Al-Hilal took an early lead with a goal from Marcos Leonardo in the 23rd minute, assisted by Joao Cancelo. However, Al-Ittihad responded strongly. Hatem Kadesh equalized in the 29th minute, assisted by Moussa Diaby. Steven Bergwijn became the match hero, scoring two goals (45th and 51st minutes), the second assisted by N’Golo Kanté, to give his team the lead. Despite a disallowed goal by Karim Benzema for offside in the 72nd minute, Benzema secured the victory with a goal in the 86th minute, again assisted by Diaby.
The match was characterized by tension, with a total of six yellow cards: three for Al-Ittihad (Bergwijn, Al Mousa, Kadesh) and three for Al-Hilal (Cancelo, Al Hamdan, Marcos Leonardo). Despite Al-Hilal’s higher possession (58%), Al-Ittihad was more effective in shots on target (6 out of 11 vs 3 out of 24).
Substitutions al-hilal saudi fc: at minute 66 A. Al Hamdan came in and N. Al Dawsari went out., at minute 67 M. Al Harbi came in and R. Lodi went out.
Substitutions al-ittihad fc: at minute 88 A. Al Nashri came in and S. Bergwijn went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Ittihad FC
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Al-Hilal Saudi FC
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