This Friday, the 1st, Al Ittihad received Al Hilal for the fifth round of the Saudi League and was defeated by the score of 4-3, with the right to a hat-trick by Mitrovic
This Friday, the 1st, the Al Ittihad received the Al Hilalin a match valid for the fifth round of the saudi league. With the debut of Neymar postponed, who shone for the visitors was mitrovicwho scored three goals and commanded the turnaround on the scoreboard, which ended with a 4-3 victory for Jorge Jesus’ team.
The match started with the game a little more truncated, but Al Ittihad took advantage of the field control and opened the scoring, in the 15th minute. In a great counterattack, with the participation of Fabinho It is Benzema, Hamdallah it found Romarinhowhich gave a touch placed to remove bono of the move. However, at 19′, Mitrovic left everything the same, scoring a goal, kicking first.
Afterwards, Al Ittihad continued to press, creating the best opportunities and seeking to extend the scoreboard. So, in the 37th minute, after a great exchange of passes, Benzema received a low cross and, with a backheel, the Frenchman took Bono out of the play and left the home team in a comfortable situation. He still gave time, in error of the defense, for Hamdallah to score the third. Interval! 3 to 1.
However, on the way back to the second leg, Al Hilal changed their attitude and within 20 minutes they tied the match. At 15′, Michaelwho came on at half-time, crossed for Mitrovic, who needed two shots to overcome Marcelo Grohe. Then, at 19′, the Brazilian conceded a penalty, which was converted by the number 9.
At 25 minutes, Al Dawsari scored a beautiful goal, with a subtle touch inside the area, and promoted a spectacular comeback away from home. Al Ittihad, who had a good first half, seemed to be lost on the pitch. There was still time for Malcom to stamp the crossbar, but the score remained the way it was. End of the game! 4 to 3.
Source: sportbuzz
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