Al Ittihad, the current table topper of the Saudi Pro League, will face off against struggling Al Ettifaq in their 12th league fixture. While Al Ettifaq has been struggling to find their footing, Al Ittihad has been on a winning streak, with 26 goals scored and only 8 goals conceded. VItinho, a consistent performer for Al Ettifaq, will be a key player to watch in this match.
Al-Ittihad Extends Lead in Saudi Pro League with Decisive Victory over Al-Ettifaq
In a highly anticipated clash on Saturday, league leaders Al-Ittihad consolidated their position at the summit of the Saudi Pro League with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over struggling Al-Ettifaq.
Background:
Al-Ittihad has been in imperious form this season, boasting an impressive record of 10 wins, one draw, and one loss in their opening 12 matches. Their talismanic forward, Abderrazak Hamdallah, has been in scintillating form, scoring 10 goals and providing three assists.
Al-Ettifaq, on the other hand, has endured a difficult start to the campaign, languishing in the bottom half of the table with just two wins from their first 12 matches. A lack of goals has been a major concern for the team, with Brazilian midfielder Vitinho their leading scorer with just four goals.
Match Highlights:
The match at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium was a one-sided affair from the start. Al-Ittifaq offered little resistance as Al-Ittihad dominated possession and created numerous chances.
The breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Hamdallah curled a superb effort into the top corner. Al-Ittifaq goalkeeper Abdellah Al-Maiouf was helpless as the ball flew past him.
Al-Ittihad doubled their advantage just before half-time through a penalty converted by midfielder Khalid Al-Ghannam. The penalty was awarded after Al-Ettifaq defender Mohannad Al-Harbi was adjudged to have handled the ball in the area.
The second half saw Al-Ittihad continue to press for more goals. They finally got their third in the 80th minute when substitute Fahad Al-Mufarij found the net with a powerful shot from outside the area.
FAQs:
1. Where does Al-Ittihad stand in the league table? Al-Ittihad is currently top of the Saudi Pro League standings with 31 points from 12 matches.
2. Who is Al-Ittihad's top scorer this season? Abderrazak Hamdallah is Al-Ittihad's leading scorer with 10 goals this season.
3. What is Al-Ettifaq's current position in the table? Al-Ettifaq is currently 13th in the Saudi Pro League standings with 12 points from 12 matches.
4. Who scored Al-Ettihad's third goal in the match against Al-Ettifaq? Fahad Al-Mufarij scored Al-Ittihad's third goal in the match against Al-Ettifaq.
5. When is Al-Ittihad's next match? Al-Ittihad's next match is on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, against Al-Tai FC in the 13th round of the Saudi Pro League.
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