Mitrovic continues to fire as Al Hilal registers impressive win

With two goals from Aleksandar Mitrovic, Al-Hilal registered impressive 3-1 win over Al-Raed on Sunday.

Saudi Pro League: Al Hilal vs Al Raed | Date: February 18, 2024 | Time: 19:30 Hrs. | Location: King Fahd Stadium, Riyadh

Al Hilal is going head to head with Al Raed starting on Feb. 18^th , 2024 at 19:30 Hrs. The match is a part of the Saudi Professional League.

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In a thrilling encounter in the Saudi Pro League, Al Hilal emerged victorious, beating Al Raed 3-1 in a match full of action, drama, and superb goals.

First Half: Al Hilal vs Al Raed

The game kicked off with both teams eager to make an impact. Al Hilal wasted no time asserting their dominance, as early as the 3rd minute, when Aleksandar Mitrovic opened the scoring with a left-footed shot from very close range. The goal set the tone for Al Hilal’s attacking prowess.

The match, however, experienced a brief interruption in the 4th minute due to an injury to André Moreira from Al Raed. Play resumed shortly after, and Al Hilal continued to apply pressure to the opposition.

In the 7th minute, Al Hilal extended their lead to 2-0 with a fantastic header by Kalidou Koulibaly, assisted by Rúben Neves from a free-kick. The goal showcased the set-piece proficiency of Al Hilal.

The first half saw further interruptions, including a pause in the 20th minute due to an injury to Malcom from Al Hilal. Despite these stoppages, Al Hilal maintained control, and Al Raed struggled to create significant goal-scoring opportunities.

As the first half came to a close, Al Hilal held a comfortable 2-0 lead, with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic extending the advantage from the penalty spot in the 29th minute after a foul by Mohammed Al Dossary.

Second Half: Al Hilal vs Al Raed

The second half started with Al Hilal leading 2-0. Al Raed looked determined to make a comeback, and Júlio Tavares came on in the 42nd minute to replace Karim El Berkaoui, adding attacking options.

In the 52nd minute, Al Raed managed to pull one back, as Amir Sayoud found the back of the net with a right-footed shot, assisted by Júlio Tavares. The goal injected some life into the match, but Al Hilal remained in control.

Substitutions were made by both teams, with Abdullah Al Hamddan coming on for Michael in the 31st minute for Al Hilal and other changes aimed at freshening up the play.

Despite Al Raed’s efforts, Al Hilal secured their victory with a final score of 3-1. The match concluded with Al Hilal maintaining their position at the top of the Saudi Pro League table.

Match Summary:

Al Hilal’s performance showcased their attacking prowess, set-piece efficiency, and defensive resilience. The goals by Mitrovic, Koulibaly, and Milinkovic-Savic were key to securing the victory. Al Raed fought hard, especially in the second half, but couldn’t overcome the early deficit.

The match provided an exciting display of football, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. With this victory, Al Hilal continues their impressive form in the Saudi Pro League.