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Al-Ittihad FC snatched a narrow victory over Al Riyadh in a thrilling encounter at the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah. The match, part of the 2024 Saudi Pro League’s round 25, was characterized by controversy and goal-scoring opportunities. Despite dominating possession (58%), Al-Ittihad had two Karim Benzema goals disallowed by VAR, one in the 7th minute and another in the 78th. However, Moussa Diaby put the home side ahead in the 55th minute, assisted by Al Oboud. Al Riyadh, with 42% possession, responded with a goal from I. Bayesh in the 81st minute, assisted by A. I. Al Khaibari, leveling the score. In the dying moments, Al-Ittihad secured the win with a penalty scored by Salem Al Shehri in stoppage time (90th minute). The match ended with three yellow cards for Al Riyadh and one for Al-Ittihad. Al-Ittihad had 10 shots (5 on target), while Al Riyadh managed 11 (4 on target).
Substitutions al-ittihad fc: at minute 38 A. Al Oboud came in and S. Bergwijn went out., at minute 43 H. Al Ghamdi came in and H. Aouar went out., at minute 46 A. Hawsawi came in and M. Mitaj went out., at minute 74 A. Al Bishi came in and M. Diaby went out., at minute 77 S. Al Shehri came in and A. Al Nashri went out.
Substitutions al riyadh: at minute 58 S. Zaydan came in and Y. Al Shehri went out., at minute 58 E. Sali came in and B. Mensah went out., at minute 73 T. Haji came in and M. Konate went out., at minute 90 N. Al Abed came in and S. Lega went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Ittihad FC
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Al Riyadh
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