Al-Ittihad 2-1 Al Okhdood Highlights, Saudi Pro League: Aouar And Kante Goals Seal Victory For Hosts

Hello, football fans! This is the start of our live blog covering Al-Ittihad’s match against Al Okhdood in Jeddah. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups as they are released.

• Fixture: Al-Ittihad Vs Al Okhdood, Matchday 18

• Venue: Alinma Stadium

• Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025

• Time: 11:00 PM IST

• Live Streaming: Fancode

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Kick-off at the King Abdullah Sports City and we’re underway in Al-Ittihad vs Al Okhdood! The hosts get the ball rolling, looking to settle early with possession, while Okhdood drop into shape right away, ready to stay compact and hit on the break. Early nerves, high tempo — this one’s up and running.

GOAL AL-ITTIHAD! Houssem Aouar breaks the deadlock! A slick move in the final third opens up space and Aouar finishes calmly, giving the hosts an early lead. The home crowd erupts as Al-Ittihad take control of the game.

The game is heating up in Jeddah as Al-Ittihad continue to press high and look for openings. After their early phases of probing play, the hosts are stringing passes together in and around the final third, trying to unlock Okhdood’s defence. Okhdood remain compact, dropping deep and closing spaces to frustrate the attacks.

GOAL AL-ITTIHAD. N’Golo Kante pops up with a huge moment just before the break! The midfielder times his run perfectly and finishes smartly, doubling the advantage for the hosts. A massive lift heading into halftime as Al-Ittihad take firm control.

It’s the break at the Alinma Stadium with Al-Ittihad holding the edge over relegation-threatened Al-Okhdood in this Saudi Pro League Round 18 clash. The hosts have controlled much of the play, stringing passes together and probing the visiting defence, but Okhdood have shown resilience and kept things tight at the back when under pressure.

Second half underway in Jeddah. Al-Ittihad get things restarted with the advantage and will look to keep the tempo high, while Al-Okhdood come out with more urgency, knowing they need a response. Early touches being shared in midfield as both sides try to settle quickly into the new half.

Burak İnce pulls one back and suddenly we have a contest! A sharp attacking move opens up space and İnce makes no mistake with the finish, beating the keeper to cut the deficit. Game on as Okhdood find fresh belief in the second half.

Double change for Al-Ittihad. Ahmed Al-Julaydan and Abdulaziz Al-Bishi are introduced as the hosts look to inject fresh energy into the game. Tactical tweak from the bench as Ittihad aim to maintain control and respond to the growing intensity.

Substitution for Al-Okhdood. Abdulaziz Al Hatila comes on as the visitors make a late change, looking to add fresh legs and push for an impact in the closing stages.

The hosts get the job done and add three valuable points, moving to 27 for the season. It wasn’t straightforward, but Ittihad made their key moments count and held firm when Okhdood pushed back. The visitors, still stuck on 9 points, showed fight but couldn’t find enough to take something from the game.

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