Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala was the hero as Al Hilal defeated Ashleigh Plumptre’s Al Ittihad 3-2 in Saudi Arabia.
Asisat Oshoala scored the decisive goal that led Al Hilal to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Al Ittihad, captained by fellow Nigerian international Ashleigh Plumptre.
Oshoala came into the game riding high after winning the Player of the Month award for September, having notched three goals and two assists in the opening month of the season.
Oshoala outshines Al Hilal
Starting the match for Al Hilal in attack, she faced off against her compatriot Plumptre, who led Al Ittihad’s defense.
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala was the hero as Al Hilal defeated Ashleigh Plumptre’s Al Ittihad 3-2 in Saudi Arabia.
The game kicked off with Al Ittihad taking an early lead in the 25th minute through Leticia Nunez.
However, Jessica Silva equalized for Al Hilal in the 40th minute, ensuring both teams went into the break level.
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The second half saw Silva strike again in the 50th minute, putting Al Hilal back in front with her second goal of the game.
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala was the hero as Al Hilal defeated Ashleigh Plumptre’s Al Ittihad 3-2 in Saudi Arabia.
The match appeared headed for a Hilal victory until the 85th minute, when Plumptre provided a crucial assist for Lina Boussaha to equalize for Al Ittihad.
In the 93rd minute when Oshoala, with a moment of brilliance, scored the winning goal, securing all three points for Al Hilal.
This strike marked her fourth consecutive game scoring in Saudi Arabia, having an immediate impact since joining from Bay FC.