First-Half: Al Hilal’s Early Control
Al Hilal, sitting second in the league, started the match as the favorites and dominated possession from the outset. Their pressure paid off in the 32nd minute when Marcos Leonardo found the net, giving Hilal a deserved 1-0 lead. The opposition, however, remained resilient and stayed compact in defense, preventing further damage before halftime.
Second-Half: Diallo Strikes Back
The home side came out with more urgency in the second half, and their efforts were rewarded in the 50th minute, as Habib Diallo equalized with a well-placed finish.
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Damac’s counterattacking play continued to trouble Al Hilal, and in the 73rd minute, Diallo struck again, completing his brace and sending the home crowd into celebration mode.
Milinković-Savić Saves a Point for Al Hilal
Just when it looked like Damac might pull off an upset, Sergej Milinković-Savić stepped up in the 77th minute to level the scoreline for Al Hilal.
Hilal pushed for a winner in the final minutes but couldn’t find a breakthrough, despite their overwhelming 71% possession and 22 total shots compared to Damac’s 9 shots.
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Key Match Stats:
- Possession: Al Hilal 71% – 29% Damac
- Shots: Al Hilal 22 – 9 Damac
- Shots on Target: Al Hilal 10 – 3 Damac
- Corners: Al Hilal 13 – 2 Damac
- Fouls: Al Hilal 7 – 9 Damac
Final Thoughts
While Al Hilal controlled most of the game, Damac’s resilience and Habib Diallo’s clinical finishing ensured they walked away with a well-earned point. This result keeps Al Hilal in 2nd place, while Damac remains 11th, proving they can challenge top teams when needed.
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