Salem Al-Dawsari Scores As Al-Hilal Beats Al-Ittihad 4–1 in Saudi Super Cup 2024 Final
Three days after defeating Al-Nassr in the semifinal, during which Ronaldo was sent off for elbowing Ali Al-Bulaihi, two goals from Brazilian winger Malcom did the damage for Al-Hilal. Salem Al-Dawsari and Nasser Al-Dawsari sealed the win with late goals.
Al-Hilal beat Al-Ittihad 4-1 in the final of the Saudi Super Cup to stay on course for an unprecedented four soccer titles this year. The Super Cup trophy, lifted in Abu Dhabi's Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Thursday, is the first of the season for the Riyadh side but is unlikely to be the last as the team is also 12 points clear of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr at the top of the Saudi Pro League with just seven games remaining. Cristiano Ronaldo and Girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez Enjoy a Beach Vacation, Exuding Fabulousness and Setting Major Vacation Goals (View Pics).
Al-Hilal, also in the semifinals of the Asian Champions League and the Saudi King's Cup, has extended its world record winning streak for top-tier teams to 34 consecutive games in all competitions. Three days after defeating Al-Nassr in the semifinal, during which Ronaldo was sent off for elbowing Ali Al-Bulaihi, two goals from Brazilian winger Malcom did the damage for Al-Hilal. Salem Al-Dawsari and Nasser Al-Dawsari sealed the win with late goals.
“It was a difficult game and I am very happy to score two goals. We are also happy to collect our first title of the season but we are chasing more trophies.” Malcom told Saudi television.
Ittihad striker Karim Benzema, signed from Real Madrid last summer, was unable to find the net while colleague Abderrazak Hamdallah made up for missing a penalty by getting on the scoresheet. The Moroccan forward featured in a controversial incident at the end of the match, however, as he seemed to get involved in an altercation with a fan standing close to the field. The supporter was led away by security personnel.
In 2023, the Super Cup was expanded from a single game between the league champions and King's Cup winners to include the runners-up from both competitions. It was also moved to Abu Dhabi. Al-Hilal returns to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday to take on Al-Ain in the first leg of the Asian Champions League semifinals as it seeks a record fifth continental title. Neymar Jr Gambles in Online Poker While Celebrating His Daughter’s Six-Month Birthday, Video Goes Viral.
The club's potentially record-breaking season comes after it spent about 350 million euros ($380 million) on player transfers after being taken over by the Saudi sovereign wealth operation, the Public Investment Fund which is controlled by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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