Saudi Pro League First Half: Vega Scores on a Breakaway, Mitrovic’s Goal Disallowed, Al Ittihad Jeddah Temporarily Leads Al Hilal

Key Events

In the 12th minute, Buraikan delivered an accurate long pass over the top, Vega received the ball, broke into the penalty area, rounded the goalkeeper, and chipped it into the far corner. Al Ittihad Jeddah 1-0 Al Hilal.

In the 42nd minute, Cancelo provided a low cross from the byline, Mitrovic headed it in at the goalmouth. However, replays showed that Mitrovic was offside, and the goal was disallowed.

Match Report

At 2 AM on October 6th, in the 6th round of the Saudi Pro League, Al Ittihad Jeddah hosted Al Hilal at their home ground.

In the 19th minute, Mitrovic missed a great chance as a defender cleared the ball off the goal line at the last moment.

In the 24th minute, Mitrovic’s shot from inside the penalty area went wide.

In the 37th minute, Milinkovic’s close-range shot hit the post after being deflected by the goalkeeper.

In the 40th minute, Dosari played a through ball, Lodi’s angled shot was saved by the goalkeeper.

Player Lineups

Al Ittihad Jeddah starting lineup: 1-Sambi; 28-Demiral; 3-Ibanez; 27-Majrashi; 31-Yaslam; 7-Mahrez; 79-Kessie; 40-Al Asmari; 9-Buraikan; 24-Vega; 99-Toni; Substitutes: 62-Abdo; 26-Al Hamad; 6-Al Harji; 46-Hamidou; 8-Al Nabhit; 45-Darci; 10-Firmino; 19-Al Rashidi; 39-Al Zubaydi;

Al Hilal starting lineup: 37-Bounou; 3-Koulibaly; 12-Shahrani; 5-Brehi; 6-Lodi; 20-Cancelo; 29-Dosari; 8-R.Neves; 22-Milinkovic; 77-Malcom; 9-Mitrovic; Substitutes: 87-Tambati; 88-Al Yam; 24-Al Harbi; 28-Kano; 16-N.Dosari; 15-Qatani; 99-Hamdan; 7-Al Ganam;