It will go down as one of the greatest comebacks witnessed in Football and certainly the greatest comeback witnessed in the history of Roshn Saudi League.
Al-Khaleej were brilliant in the first half, scoring 4 goals against Al-Ittihad and had virtually sealed off the match for all money. But Football is a great sport and rewards those tenacious and determined.
Al-Ittihad staged an improbable second-half recovery, starting with Diaby’s goal in the 51st minute. Time was running out for Al-Ittihad, and Diaby responded again in the 86th minute to make it 4-2. And then, when it was all but over, Mitaj and Al Ghamdi scored in the 96th and 98th minute to bring about a sensational comeback to square off the match at 4-4 and snatch a point, where none seemed to be coming.
Al-Khaleej just panicked in the end, surrendering a 4-0 lead as Al-Ittihad applied the pressure. The hosts just wilted big time.
It was a match for the ages and will be remembered for Al-Ittihad’s unwavering spirit.
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