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Al-Ittihad FC edges past Al Akhdoud in a hard-fought match
Najran, Saudi Arabia – Al-Ittihad FC edged past Al Akhdoud by a score of 3-1 in a thrilling match in the Saudi Pro League. The match, played at the Prince Hathloul Bin Abdul Aziz Sport City Stadium, was characterized by the intensity and fight of both teams.
Al-Ittihad FC’s goals came in the 51st and 89th minutes through Karim Benzema and Houssem Aouar respectively, while Al Akhdoud’s goal was scored by Sulaiman Al Abbas in the 90th minute.
Al-Ittihad FC dominated possession (61%) and created more chances, but Al Akhdoud fought bravely and managed to close the gap on the scoreboard in the final minutes.
Fabinho received a yellow card in the 52nd minute for a foul on an Al Akhdoud player. Ibrahim Kone received a yellow card in the 81st minute for a tough tackle. Al-Ittihad FC also saw M. Diaby receive a yellow card in the 83rd minute. In the final minutes of the match, Al Akhdoud received three yellow cards: one for Sulaiman Al Abbas in the 89th minute and another for Sulaiman Al Abbas in the 90th minute. In addition, Al-Ittihad FC saw its player, Salem Al Shehri receive a yellow card in the 90th minute.
The match was full of scoring opportunities, and both teams showed great offensive ability. Al-Ittihad FC, with their possession dominance and quality in attack, were able to capitalize on their opportunities to secure victory. However, Al Akhdoud never gave up and showed a great fighting spirit, which was reflected in the goal they scored in the final minutes.
Al-Ittihad FC remains at the top of the Pro League table, with 18 points in six games, while Al Akhdoud sits with 3 points in six games.
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Substitutions al-ittihad fc: at minute 62 H. Al Ghamdi came in and M. Mitaj went out., at minute 90 S. Al Shehri came in and S. Bergwijn went out., at minute 90 A. Al Bishi came in and S. Al Mousa went out.
Substitutions al akhdoud: at minute 85 S. Al Abbas came in and I. Kone went out., at minute 85 M. Al Saeed came in and D. Ferreira went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al Akhdoud
Al-Ittihad FC
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