At 2 o'clock in the morning on May 10, Beijing time, a key battle in the 31st round of the Saudi Premier League was staged. As two teams that have performed quite well in the league this season, Riyadh Victory travels to a similarly strong Akkodo. It was undoubtedly a high-profile match, which ended with a 3-2 thrashing of Akodor in Riyadh.
Riyadh Victory have been in good form of late, winning seven in a row in the league and sitting second in the table, just two points off the leaders. Accolodo, on the other hand, are also doing well, finishing 4th in the league and unbeaten in 8 rounds, and the momentum cannot be ignored. The two teams are relatively balanced in terms of strength, and this encounter is undoubtedly a tough battle.
Although Akodo controlled more of the initiative on the field, Riyadh Victory broke the deadlock first with excellent counter-attacking ability. In the seventh minute, a break down the left side of Riyadh Victory was finally cleared at the edge of the box, Hassan cleverly knocked back, and Brozovic behind him scored with a brilliant long-range shot to give Riyadh the lead for victory.
Riyadh Victory's attack didn't stop there, and they extended the score further in the ensuing matches. In the 15th minute, Hassan crossed near the bottom line on the right side, and Ronaldo in front of the penalty area scored the ball with a close-range volley with excellent reflexes, helping Riyadh Victory temporarily gain the upper hand.
After that, both sides played well in attack and defence, but the score remained 2-0 until the second half. In the second half, Acordo withstood the pressure and finally pulled one back. In the 60th minute, they were awarded a set-piece on the right side of the field, and the ball was cleared not far from the box, and Hassan Habib fired home from outside the box to make it 2-1.
After that, Acordo was in full swing and they equalised again in the 70th minute. Laporte was quickly cut off at the back and Godwin found the net with a good volley from inside the box to make it 2-2.
At the crucial moment, the key players of Riyadh's victory stepped up again. In the 91st minute, Riyadh Victory crossed the ball from the right side, Ronaldo's header in the middle of the penalty area hit the crossbar and bounced back, and Brozovic made up for the shot in the melee, 3-2, Riyadh won the Jedi counterattack and finally won the victory.
This match is undoubtedly a wonderful Saudi Premier League battle, the two sides are evenly matched, and it is commendable that in the end, Riyadh Victory achieved a comeback with tenacious fighting spirit and excellent individual performance, and achieved a hard-won victory. This not only cemented their second place in the league, but also extended their record of eight consecutive league wins this season.
It was undoubtedly an extraordinary victory for Riyadh Victory. Not only did they show great teamwork, but a number of players broke out at key moments and made an important contribution to the team's victory. Brozovic's pass and shot, Ronaldo's goal and killer header became the highlights of the game. Not only did they show great individual quality, but they also showed the strong cohesion of the whole team.
Riyadh Victory head coach Mursi said after the game: "It was a very good game, we were under a lot of pressure from Akdodo, but the players always maintained their determination and fighting spirit to win. I'm really proud of the performances of the players, who burst out in key moments and scored valuable three points for the team. We're going to keep it that way and fight for the title." "
For Acordo, while in the end they couldn't stop their opponents from winning, that doesn't mean their performances won't go unrecognized. In this game, Acordo showed extraordinary style of play and tenacious fighting spirit, they did not give up easily, and scored two goals in a row to equalize the score after falling behind, and finally lost only due to a little bad luck.
Akodor head coach Mohamed Al-Kabir said: "I am proud of the players, who always maintained a positive attitude, stepped up from behind and equalised with a tenacious fighting spirit. Although in the end we couldn't stop our opponents from winning, that doesn't mean we lost worthless. I hope the players can keep it that way and be ready for the next game. "
Overall, this match is undoubtedly a fantastic Saudi Premier League battle. Riyadh Victory showed tenacity of willpower and excellent individual strength at key moments to seal the win and continue the league winning streak of eight consecutive victories. Although Acordo failed to win, their tenacious fighting spirit is also worthy of recognition. I believe that they will have better performances in the future.
It was undoubtedly an unforgettable match, with exciting game scenes, fierce scoreline movements, and excellent individual performances, all adding to the unforgettable color of this Saudi Premier League battle. I believe that such a wonderful game will definitely arouse heated discussions and discussions among the fans, let us look forward to more exciting follow-up of the Saudi League!