Tremendous Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong was on the right track for Al-Kholood, however his facet fell quick in a dramatic 4-3 thriller towards Al-Ittihad within the Saudi Professional League on Saturday.
The Nigerian defender gave his group the right begin, heading in a nook kick within the fifteenth minute for his second purpose of the season.
Myziane Maolida doubled Al-Kholood’s lead within the twenty third minute, placing them in management.
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Nonetheless, Al-Ittihad got here roaring again. Abdulrahman Al-Oboud pulled one again within the thirty fifth minute, and Dutch star Steven Bergwijn leveled from the penalty spot simply earlier than halftime.
The second half belonged to the house facet as Mohammed Kadesh put Al-Ittihad forward earlier than Bergwijn struck once more to make it 4-2. Maolida’s late purpose gave Al-Kholood hope, however they couldn’t discover the equalizer.
Ekong in motion towards Al-Ittihad
New signing Ambrose Ochigbo made his debut for Al-Kholood, coming off the bench within the second half.
Regardless of the loss, Troost-Ekong delivered a rock-solid efficiency. He performed all 90 minutes, accomplished 20 of 24 passes, and recorded 10 clearances—the very best within the match.
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The Nigerian additionally registered 42 touches, blocked one shot, gained one aerial duel, and tried two photographs—one on the right track.
A purpose and a dominant show, however no factors for Al-Kholood.
Ekong, now has 2 targets in 18 appearances for Al-Kholood within the Saudi Professional League.
Al-Kholood are preventing to remain up within the Roshn Saudi League after match day 18, sitting 12 with 19 factors whereas Al-Ittihad that has Benzema and Kante are pushing for the title keep 2nd with 46 factors.
