The Saudi King’s Cup quarter-final match between Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad has caught the attention of football lovers. The match was played on 7 January 2025 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this thrilling match, Al-Hilal defeated Al-Ittihad 4-3, making them reach the semi-finals.
Match Details:
Both teams played aggressively from the start of the match. Key players like Neymar, Joao Cancelo, Aleksandar Mitrovic, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic were absent for Al-Hilal. Despite this, the team performed brilliantly. Al-Ittihad’s team included stars like Karim Benzema, Steven Bergevin, and Houssem Aouar.
First half:
Al-Hilal started the match aggressively. They scored two goals in the first 20 minutes, making the score 2-0. Al-Ittihad also retaliated and scored a goal in the 35th minute to make the score 2-1. However, Al-Hilal scored another goal by the end of the first half to make the score 3-1.
The second half
Al-Ittihad tried to make a comeback in the second half. They scored a goal in the 55th minute to make the score 3-2. Al-Hilal also continued to play aggressively and scored another goal in the 70th minute to make the score 4-2. Al-Ittihad scored another goal in the 80th minute to make the score 4-3, but they could not equalise.
key players:
Al-Hilal: Claudio Leonardo played aggressively and scored important goals. Khaled Al-Ghannam also played a key role in attack.
Al-Ittihad: Karim Benzema scored a goal and made important contributions in attack. Steven Bergevin and Houssem Aouar also made their presence felt in attack.
Match Features:
A total of 7 goals were scored in the match, which was exciting for the spectators.
Both teams played aggressively, which kept the momentum going in the match.
Al-Hilal’s team performed brilliantly despite the absence of their key players.
The conclusion
Al-Hilal’s win put them in the semi-finals of the King’s Cup. The match was a significant moment for Saudi football, with both teams playing excellently. Al-Hilal’s team won through a collective effort despite the absence of their key players, which shows the strength of their team.
To see the highlights of this exciting match, you can watch the video below: