Al-Hilal Triumphs Over Al-Najma 4-2
Al-Hilal secured an exciting 4-2 victory against Al-Najma in the Saudi Pro League, overcoming a two-goal deficit to maintain their unbeaten run. Ruben Neves played a crucial role by scoring a decisive free-kick that turned the game around.
Match Progress and Key Moments
- Al-Najma took the lead first with a long-range goal from Lazaro after a clearance from Yassine Bounous fell to him.
- Salem Al-Dawsari quickly equalised by beating goalkeeper Victor Braga.
- The game shifted in the 58th minute when Lazaro was sent off for kicking an opponent.
- Despite being a man down, Al-Najma regained the lead through Neves' own goal.
- Al-Dawsari assisted Theo Hernandez who scored to level the match once again.
Decisive Turning Points
- In the 76th minute, Jawad El-Yamiq was shown a red card for a last-man foul, leaving Al-Najma with nine players.
- Neves then scored the winning free-kick after El-Yamiq’s dismissal, putting Al-Hilal ahead.
- Al-Dawsari sealed the win later by skillfully dribbling past the goalkeeper Braga before scoring.
- Malcom nearly extended the lead in stoppage time but hit the post.
Team Performance
Simone Inzaghi’s side dominated the game with 18 shots and an expected goals (xG) value of 2.09, compared to Al-Najma’s xG of 0.
"Al-Hilal maintained their unbeaten streak in the Saudi Pro League by overcoming Al-Najma 4-2, despite trailing twice."
"The decisive moment arrived in the 76th minute when El-Yamiq was sent off for a last-man foul."
Summary: Al-Hilal’s resilience and key moments from Neves and Al-Dawsari secured a thrilling comeback victory over Al-Najma, highlighting their strong form in the league.