Al Hilal Riyadh Defeats ND Gorica 2-0 in Club Friendly
Match Highlights and Analysis
Goals from Marega and Ighalo Seal the Victory
Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al Hilal Riyadh triumphed over Slovenian club ND Gorica 2-0 in an international club friendly match held on July 11, 2023. The match, played at Gorica's home stadium, featured goals from Moussa Marega and Odion Ighalo, securing the win for Al Hilal.
The first half of the match saw both teams battling for possession and creating a few scoring chances. However, it was Al Hilal who opened the scoring in the 25th minute. A swift counterattack led by Salem Al-Dawsari found Marega in space inside the penalty area, and the Malian striker calmly slotted the ball into the net to give Al Hilal the lead.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Al Hilal controlling the tempo of the game and Gorica struggling to find a foothold. In the 65th minute, Marega turned provider, setting up Ighalo with a perfect cross. The Nigerian forward made no mistake, heading the ball past Gorica goalkeeper Rok Vodišek to double Al Hilal's advantage.
Gorica had a few chances to pull one back, but Al Hilal's defense, led by Ali Albulayhi and Jang Hyun-soo, stood firm. The Saudi Arabian giants held on to their 2-0 lead until the final whistle, securing a comfortable victory in the friendly encounter.
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