Al Ittihad vs Al Taawoun Player Ratings: Al-Shanqeeti's goal Snatches Crucial 3 Points from the Grasp of Al Taawoun As Benzema & Co. Keep Title Hopes Alive

Al Ittihad managed a 1-0 win over Al-Taawoun on matchday 12 of the Saudi Pro League. The hosts dominated the game for most parts, which is reflected in their 64% possession throughout the game.

Al Taawoun were happy to sit back and defend, thwarting every possible attack that was thrown towards them by Karim Benzema and co. The first half saw both teams waste their half-chances, with Al Ittihad being the more indisciplined of the two.

It was not until the 50th minute that the game saw a goal. Al Ittihad’s Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti put the hosts in the lead, and the home fans just couldn’t control their delight. Al Taawoun tried their level best until the last minute, but their efforts were no match for a resilient Al Ittihad side, who held on to the lead quite well.

N'Golo Kante provided a match-winning performance in this Al Ittihad vs Al Taawoun match, even without bagging a goal or assist. The Frenchman covered every blade of grass and made sure his recovered the ball quickly at all times.

Have a look at our Al Ittihad vs Al Taawoun Player Ratings from the Saudi Pro League game that will give you a fair idea of how the game panned out and who came out on top in this clash.

Al Ittihad Player Ratings vs Al Taawoun

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Al Taawoun Player Ratings vs Al Ittihad

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Sportsdunia Player of the Match: Al-Shanqeeti