Match Summary

Al-Kholood – Al-Ittihad Club: 0–4
Al-Ittihad Club cruised to a dominant 4–0 win over ten-man Al-Kholood in Buraidah. The game turned early when William Troost-Ekong was sent off in the 8th minute, and Karim Benzema quickly capitalized with a first-half hat-trick, including a penalty. Saleh Al-Shehri added the fourth late on, capping off Al-Ittihad’s 73% possession and relentless 23-shot display. Al-Kholood, limited to just six shots, couldn’t recover from the early setback and continue their tough run.

Man of the Match

Key Player: Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad Club)
A masterclass from the French forward, who completed a stunning first-half hat-trick to demolish Al-Kholood.
Benzema converted a 13th-minute penalty to open the scoring, then struck again at 28’ and 35’, each time building Al-Ittihad’s commanding momentum.
His clinical finishing underlined Al-Ittihad’s dominance in a fiery match where the home side saw red early.
A truly ruthless display that decided the contest well before the halftime whistle.

Conclusion

Al-Ittihad Club delivered a complete performance, capitalizing on an early red card and showing their firepower through Benzema’s brilliance and key contributions from Fernandes, Diaby, and Al-Shehri. The victory marks a commanding statement in their campaign, while Al-Kholood must regroup quickly amid ongoing struggles.