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Al Wehda Club Mounts Comeback to Defeat Al-Raed in Thrilling Encounter
Al Wehda Club defeated Al-Raed 4-1 in a thrilling match at the King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Mecca, corresponding to round 24 of the Saudi Pro League. The match, officiated by Faisal Suleiman Al-Balawi of Saudi Arabia, was characterized by intensity and a fluctuating scoreboard.
Al-Raed took the lead in the 16th minute with a goal from K. El Berkaoui, assisted by M. Normann. However, Al Wehda Club responded swiftly. S. Bguir equalized the score in the 24th minute. In an exciting second half, Al Wehda Club scored three more goals. O. Ighalo scored in the 76th minute, and A. Cretu added another in stoppage time (90th minute), sealing the victory.
Despite having less possession (48%), Al Wehda Club showed greater effectiveness in front of goal, taking 21 shots, 9 of which were on target. Al-Raed, with 52% possession, managed 7 shots, 4 of them on target. Both teams received several yellow cards, 4 for Al Wehda and 2 for Al-Raed, but without any red cards.
Substitutions al wehda club: at minute 46 A. Al Salem came in and M. Al Alaeli went out., at minute 46 A. Cretu came in and W. Bakshween went out., at minute 73 Y. Amyn came in and C. Goodwin went out., at minute 90 S. Al Muwallad came in and M. Al Makahasi went out., at minute 90 A. Al Hafith came in and S. Bguir went out.
Substitutions al-raed: at minute 79 T. Al Khaibri came in and S. Tweh went out., at minute 87 Y. Sunbul came in and A. Qasmi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al Wehda Club
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Al-Raed
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