Al-Hilal defeated Al-Ittihad in a highly anticipated classic clash, handing their rivals their first loss of the year and briefly taking over first place in the Saudi Professional League. The intense contest ended 4-3, with both sides putting up outstanding efforts all game long.
In the highlight match of the Saudi Professional League’s fifth round, Al-Hilal produced a legendary comeback, overcoming a three-goal deficit to win exhilaratingly 4-3. The game’s standout performer was the replacement Michael, who was essential in shifting the momentum in favor of Al-Hilal in the second half. Aleksandar Mitrovi, a Serbian attacker, made news for his incredible hat-trick against Al-Ittihad.
With this win, Al-Hilal moved into first place on the Saudi Professional League standings with 13 points, briefly unseating Al-Ittihad, who is currently tied for second with Al-Ahli.
23,743 fervent supporters attended the game at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, which was an amazing turnout.
