Saudi Pro League
#ALKITT ⚽🔥 Al Akhdoud vs Al Ittihad Match Summary: Benzema and Aouar Rule!
Al Ittihad snatches victory against Al Akhdoud in a tense match (1-2)
A match full of twists and turns saw Al Ittihad win on Al Akhdoud’s ground thanks to goals from Karim Benzema and Houssem Aouar. Despite a late equalizer from Al Akhdoud in stoppage time, Al Ittihad leaves with the 3 points.
Al Ittihad, second in the standings, travelled to 15th-placed Al Akhdoud with the aim of taking all 3 points. The first half was fairly even, despite Al Ittihad having more possession (61% vs 39%). Chances were few and far between for both sides. The game came alive in the second half. Benzema opened the scoring in the 57th minute. Al Akhdoud pushed for an equalizer but were punished on the counter-attack by Aouar in the 89th minute. It looked like the game was over, but Al Akhdoud didn’t give up and were awarded a penalty in stoppage time, converted by S. Al-Abbas. Despite this late equalizer, Al Ittihad took the win. A match that shows that even when dominated, you can snatch victory with realism and experience.
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| Stadium | Type |
|---|---|
| 0 | Saudi Pro League |
Team Statistics
| Team | Score | Possession (%) | Total Shots | Corners | Offside | Who put the ball in the net? | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Akhdoud | 1 | 39% | 11 | 7 | 6 | S. Al-Abbas | 90 + 6 |
| Al Ittihad | 2 | 61% | 4 | 5 | 2 | K. Benzema, H. Aouar | 57′ , 89′ |
Match Events
| Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
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| 0 | 0 |