Al Hilal Vs Al Taawun: Blue Waves Followed By Al Nassr To The Semifinals Of The King Cup

JAKARTA - Al Hilal vs Al Taawoun colored the quarter-finals of the 2023/2024 Saudi Arabian King Cup or King Cup. Both teams competed at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on December 11, 2023.

The hosts appeared very effective. Although they did not dominate the ball too much, they were able to create abundant opportunities.

It was recorded that Al Hilal recorded 21 shots, 11 of which were right on target. The difference with the belonging of the guest who only fired 13 shots and only three of them headed for the goal.

However, Blue Waves, nicknamed Al Hilal, can only open the scoring in first-half injury time.

Michael Richard Delgado de Oliveira entered the scoreboard in the 45+2 minute. The goal was approved by the referee after reviewing the video assistant referee (VAR).

In the second half, the visitors still struggled to create a golden opportunity to catch up.

In fact, Al Hilal moved away when the second half had only been running for six minutes. Aleksandar Mitrovic successfully converted Sergej Milinkovic-Savic's pass.

Winning two goals makes Blue Waves more comfortable. The team, which is also defended by Brazilian star Neymar Jr., is playing loose.

They were able to cut off Al Taawoun's attack well even though the visitors made a number of changes to the game scheme and the refresher of the players.

The above conditions made Al Hilal superior and easy to bombard the opponent's defense. In the end, they increasingly moved away with the third goal.

Malcom listed his name on the scoreboard in the 84th minute after using Michael's pass.

The three-goal advantage lasted until the game was over. Al Hilal won 3-0 over Al Taawoun who is the top team in the Saudi Arabian Pro League.

Blue Waves has the right to step into the semifinals of the 2023/2024 Saudi Arabian King Cup following its rival, AL Nassr.

Previously, Al Khaleej went to the semifinals first after defeating another Saudi Arabian Pro League team, Abha, with a score of 2-1.

Another place in the semifinals will be contested by Al Ittihad who will meet the First Division League team or the second level league, Al Faisally.