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“Moussa Diaby opens scoring for Al Ittihad with clinical finish”
Pivotal“Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa equalizes to level the tie for Al Kholood”
Pivotal“Steven Bergwijn strikes late to seemingly seal Al Ittihad's victory”
Pivotal“Adam Berry scores dramatic extra-time equalizer to force penalties”
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Al Kholood
Al Ittihad
Al Kholood
Al Kholood wins on penalties
Al Kholood produced one of the biggest upsets in Kings Cup history, stunning Al Ittihad on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw that went to extra time. The underdogs showed incredible resilience, falling behind to Moussa Diaby's 40th-minute opener before Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa's equalizer sparked their revival. Steven Bergwijn seemed to have sealed Al Ittihad's progress with a 96th-minute strike, but substitute Adam Berry became the hero with a dramatic 111th-minute leveler that forced penalties. The penalty shootout proved to be Al Kholood's moment, converting five of their six attempts while Al Ittihad faltered under pressure, missing crucial kicks that sent the lower-division side through to the next round in sensational fashion.
How entertaining was this match?
Al Ittihad enter this King's Cup semifinal as overwhelming favorites against an Al Kholood side that has lost 7 of their last 8 matches. The Jeddah giants demolished Al Kholood 4-0 in their most recent meeting and boast a 5-match winning streak heading into this crucial cup tie.
