On May 15, in the 32nd round of the Saudi Arabian championship, the team "Al Ittihod" confidently defeated "Al Rayed" away, officially securing the championship two rounds before the end of the season. The players of the Jeddah club showcased a high level of play on the opponent's field, winning 3:1.
In this match, the first goal was scored by O.Gonsales of the hosts in the 9th minute, but the players of "Al Ittihod" quickly took control of the game and did not leave the opponent's goal unanswered. In the 21st minute, Dutch star Steven Bergwijn equalized the score. In the 40th minute, experienced Portuguese midfielder Danilo Pereira scored the second goal, putting his team ahead. At the beginning of the second half, specifically in the 47th minute, Abdurahman Al-Obud scored the third goal, which determined the outcome of the game.
After this victory, "Al Ittihod" increased their points to 77 and distanced themselves by 9 points from their closest pursuer "Al Hilol". Thus, the club officially secured its 10th championship in its history, earning a worthy place among the most decorated clubs in the history of the country's football.
This season, the main face of "Al Ittihod" was undoubtedly the French star Karim Benzema. As the team captain and leader, Benzema stood out not only for his high-skilled play but also remained a unifying force for both young and experienced players on the field.
The team's head coach, Loran Blanc, organized the team at a high level this season and managed to maximize each player's individual potential. This ultimately became a decisive factor in the team's championship success.
The fans of the Jeddah club are celebrating this victory as a grand holiday. For them, this season will be remembered for a long time, as the club celebrated its 10-year championship anniversary in a worthy manner.
The editorial team of Zamin.uz congratulates "Al Ittihod" on their championship and wishes the team to achieve high goals in the upcoming seasons!