Al-Hilal qualified for the Saudi Super Cup final, after a thrilling 4-1 victory over his counterpart on penalties in Tuesday night’s semi-final at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium.
The original time ended in a tie for his ideal, with Al-Ahly taking the first lead through Roberto Firmino in the 66th minute, but Aleksandar Mitrovic snatched a fatal tie in the 90 + 2 minute.
High-end duo Jabri Vega and Roger Ibanez missed two penalties, giving the leader qualification
Al-Hilal awaits next Saturday’s final, the other semi-finalists between victory and cooperation, who meet tomorrow.
The leader, who dominated the domestic leagues last season and was crowned a league, cup and super treble, is one game away from continuing domestic control.
الهلال يصل لنهائي السوبر للمرة السابعة في تاريخه 🔵
ركـلات الـتـرجـيح كـامـلة ⤵#كأس_الدرعية_للسوبر_السعودي #الهلال_الأهلي | #SSC pic.twitter.com/o95ZVPGktA
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The scenario of today’s match brought to mind the victory of Al-Hilal over Al-Ahli in the last match that brought together the two teams in the second round of last season’s league, when the upscale advanced before Blue returned in the final moments (2-1).
Al-Hilal continued the unbeaten run in domestic tournaments, with the leader’s last loss dating back to May 23 when he was defeated by Justice 0-2 in the 28th round of the 2022-2023 league season.
الهدف الأول للأهلي بصوت المعلق حاتم بطيشة 🎙
الهلال 0 × 1 الأهلي#كأس_الدرعية_للسوبر_السعودي #الهلال_الأهلي | #SSC pic.twitter.com/MIV3rge5su
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Al-Ahli did not lose for the sixth consecutive game in all tournaments, with the leader’s last defeat due to Augustus 2020 in the league.
هدددددف!⚽
رأسية ميتروفيتش تمنح الهلال التعادل في الدقائق الأخيرة 🔥الهلال 1 × 1 الأهلي#كأس_الدرعية_للسوبر_السعودي #الهلال_الأهلي | #SSC pic.twitter.com/J1hZV7fXtR
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The Brazilian crescent Neymar da Silva, Malcom Oliveira, was unprepared, Ali Balehi and Kalidou Koulibaly, the heart of the defense, for suspension, as well as Mohamed Barrik, for the circumstances of his father’s death on Monday.
In contrast, the absence of Perakan was the most prominent among Al-Ahly, while Jabri Vega started the game on the bench, before entering a substitute in the second half.
