By Mohammed Al-Kinani
JEDDAH – Al-Nasr won the Saudi Federation Youth Cup after edging the Al-Ahli on a 6-5 penalty shootout at Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium Friday.
Al-Nasr thus succeeded in retaining the title for the second year of the competition’s new edition.
Al-Nasr players Mohammed Hezzazi, Turki Al-Sufiyani, Abdul-Mohsin Aseeri , Abdul Aziz Al-Dhiyabi, Osama Ashour and Badr Al-Asmari converted their six shots. On the other hand, Sultan Al-Sawadi, Khaled Al-Sagan, Nader Al-Subiyani, Samer Salem and Ahmed Al-Oufi succeeded to score for Al-Ahli. Al-Nasr goalkeeper Abdullah Al-Enizy blocked Aal Fateel’s kick to give his team the victory.
Awadh Al-Ittiani of Al-Ahli was sent off before the end of the second extra time. However, Al-Ahli players fought well to remain goalless.
Al-Nasr qualified for the final after defeating Al-Ittifaq 3-2 at Abdullah Al-Dabl Stadium, while Al-Ahli entered the final through defeating its guest Al-Hilal 2-0 at Prince Sultan Bin Fahd Stadium of Al-Ahli.
Al-Nasr won last year’s cup after defeating Al-Ahli 1-0 at the same stadium. The only goal came through Sultan Al-Bogami in the fifth minute of the first extra time.
Kingdom defeats Belarus
The Saudi national team defeated Belarus 2-1 in a friendly match at the Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium Friday.
The match was held as part of the Saudi national team’s preparatory training camp in the Eastern Province from Oct. 6 to 14.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Kingdom, Iraq qualify for Finals
By Mohammed Al-Kinani
JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia and Iraq qualified for the Finals of the AFC U-19 Championship 2010 Thursday.
The two teams shared the points after their goalless matches against Kuwait and Oman at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq.
Iraq topped Group 3 with 10 points followed by Saudi Arabia with 10 points, but with a three-goal difference.
Iraq shared points with Kuwait despite the Iraqi defender Kerrar Mejeed was sent off three minutes after the break. Saudi Arabia shared the spoils with Oman.
The Omani goalkeeper, Ayoub Al-Qorttobi performed bravely and saved his citadel at least on four occasions.
The Saudis could not benefit from the sent-off of the Omani defender Khamees Jom’ah in the 58th minute of the match.
Saudi Arabia and Iraq will meet Sunday to decide first and second places in the group.
In another match, India turned the tables on Afghanistan and collected its first three points. The first half ended 1-0 in favor of Afghanistan through defender Mohammed Rahimi but the Indians roared back after the break to make it 4-1.
Striker Malsawmfela scored in the 48th minute before Jeje Lalpekhlua scored from the spot in the 62nd minute. Five minutes later, India increased the margin through Malsawmfela. In the 83rd minute, Lalpekhlua scored from the spot again.
JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia and Iraq qualified for the Finals of the AFC U-19 Championship 2010 Thursday.
The two teams shared the points after their goalless matches against Kuwait and Oman at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq.
Iraq topped Group 3 with 10 points followed by Saudi Arabia with 10 points, but with a three-goal difference.
Iraq shared points with Kuwait despite the Iraqi defender Kerrar Mejeed was sent off three minutes after the break. Saudi Arabia shared the spoils with Oman.
The Omani goalkeeper, Ayoub Al-Qorttobi performed bravely and saved his citadel at least on four occasions.
The Saudis could not benefit from the sent-off of the Omani defender Khamees Jom’ah in the 58th minute of the match.
Saudi Arabia and Iraq will meet Sunday to decide first and second places in the group.
In another match, India turned the tables on Afghanistan and collected its first three points. The first half ended 1-0 in favor of Afghanistan through defender Mohammed Rahimi but the Indians roared back after the break to make it 4-1.
Striker Malsawmfela scored in the 48th minute before Jeje Lalpekhlua scored from the spot in the 62nd minute. Five minutes later, India increased the margin through Malsawmfela. In the 83rd minute, Lalpekhlua scored from the spot again.
Kingdom, Iraq qualify for Finals
By Mohammed Al-Kinani
JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia and Iraq qualified for the Finals of the AFC U-19 Championship 2010 Thursday.
The two teams shared the points after their goalless matches against Kuwait and Oman at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq.
Iraq topped Group 3 with 10 points followed by Saudi Arabia with 10 points, but with a three-goal difference.
Iraq shared points with Kuwait despite the Iraqi defender Kerrar Mejeed was sent off three minutes after the break. Saudi Arabia shared the spoils with Oman.
The Omani goalkeeper, Ayoub Al-Qorttobi performed bravely and saved his citadel at least on four occasions.
The Saudis could not benefit from the sent-off of the Omani defender Khamees Jom’ah in the 58th minute of the match.
Saudi Arabia and Iraq will meet Sunday to decide first and second places in the group.
In another match, India turned the tables on Afghanistan and collected its first three points. The first half ended 1-0 in favor of Afghanistan through defender Mohammed Rahimi but the Indians roared back after the break to make it 4-1.
Striker Malsawmfela scored in the 48th minute before Jeje Lalpekhlua scored from the spot in the 62nd minute. Five minutes later, India increased the margin through Malsawmfela. In the 83rd minute, Lalpekhlua scored from the spot again.
JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia and Iraq qualified for the Finals of the AFC U-19 Championship 2010 Thursday.
The two teams shared the points after their goalless matches against Kuwait and Oman at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq.
Iraq topped Group 3 with 10 points followed by Saudi Arabia with 10 points, but with a three-goal difference.
Iraq shared points with Kuwait despite the Iraqi defender Kerrar Mejeed was sent off three minutes after the break. Saudi Arabia shared the spoils with Oman.
The Omani goalkeeper, Ayoub Al-Qorttobi performed bravely and saved his citadel at least on four occasions.
The Saudis could not benefit from the sent-off of the Omani defender Khamees Jom’ah in the 58th minute of the match.
Saudi Arabia and Iraq will meet Sunday to decide first and second places in the group.
In another match, India turned the tables on Afghanistan and collected its first three points. The first half ended 1-0 in favor of Afghanistan through defender Mohammed Rahimi but the Indians roared back after the break to make it 4-1.
Striker Malsawmfela scored in the 48th minute before Jeje Lalpekhlua scored from the spot in the 62nd minute. Five minutes later, India increased the margin through Malsawmfela. In the 83rd minute, Lalpekhlua scored from the spot again.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Ittifaq blanks Qadisiyyah
By Mohammed Al-Kinani
JEDDAH – Al-Ittifaq defeated its home rival Al-Qadisiyyah 2-0 in a delayed match in Group B of Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Cup at the Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Sports City Stadium Wednesday.
Abdurrahman Al-Qahtani put Al-Ittifaq in the lead in the 13th minute and Hamad Al-Hamad sealed the win 11 minutes after the break.
The result put Al-Ittifaq in the third place with eight points behind Al-Fateh and Hejr. Al-Qadisiyyah is fifth with four points.
In another delayed match of Group C, Al-Wehdah shared two goals with its guest Al-Ittihad.
The first half ended goalless. In the 59th minute, striker Mohanned Aseeri put Al-Wehdah in the lead before Talal Al-Mish’al made it equal in the 81st minute.
Al-Wehdah is now third in its group with seven points, followed by Al-Ittihad with only two points although the latter still has one match in hand.
On Tuesday, the Technical Committee in the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has decided to deduct three points from Al-Hilal team for violating the regulations of Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Cup. The points and three goals were added to other team, according to the decision.
The committee said in its statement that six of Al-Hilal players in its match against Al-Shoa’lah were over 23 years. Therefore, Al-Hilal is considered loser. The decision was taken due to the participation of Saad Al-Dhiyab to make it six players.
The regulations of the tournament give the participating teams the choice to have five older players, with the goalkeeper excluded – the goalkeeper’s age should not exceed 23.
The match ended 4-0 in favor of Al-Hilal and witnessed the fastest goal ever recorded in a professional football match, when Nawaf Al-Abid gave Al-Hilal the lead after only two seconds.
JEDDAH – Al-Ittifaq defeated its home rival Al-Qadisiyyah 2-0 in a delayed match in Group B of Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Cup at the Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Sports City Stadium Wednesday.
Abdurrahman Al-Qahtani put Al-Ittifaq in the lead in the 13th minute and Hamad Al-Hamad sealed the win 11 minutes after the break.
The result put Al-Ittifaq in the third place with eight points behind Al-Fateh and Hejr. Al-Qadisiyyah is fifth with four points.
In another delayed match of Group C, Al-Wehdah shared two goals with its guest Al-Ittihad.
The first half ended goalless. In the 59th minute, striker Mohanned Aseeri put Al-Wehdah in the lead before Talal Al-Mish’al made it equal in the 81st minute.
Al-Wehdah is now third in its group with seven points, followed by Al-Ittihad with only two points although the latter still has one match in hand.
On Tuesday, the Technical Committee in the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has decided to deduct three points from Al-Hilal team for violating the regulations of Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Cup. The points and three goals were added to other team, according to the decision.
The committee said in its statement that six of Al-Hilal players in its match against Al-Shoa’lah were over 23 years. Therefore, Al-Hilal is considered loser. The decision was taken due to the participation of Saad Al-Dhiyab to make it six players.
The regulations of the tournament give the participating teams the choice to have five older players, with the goalkeeper excluded – the goalkeeper’s age should not exceed 23.
The match ended 4-0 in favor of Al-Hilal and witnessed the fastest goal ever recorded in a professional football match, when Nawaf Al-Abid gave Al-Hilal the lead after only two seconds.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
7 centuries of Islamic achievement on display in Madina
By Mohammed Al-Kinani
JEDDAH – Seven centuries of outstanding Islamic inventions and innovations will be on display at an exhibition to be held at the Islamic University (IU) in Madina from Nov. 14 to Nov. 18.
Entitled “Journey to the past to build the future”, the five-day event includes the participation of the Al-Aghar Group for Strategic Thinking, an independent, non-profit think-tank dealing with national and international issues related to Saudi Arabia. The exhibition is being held under the patronage of Minister of Education, Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al-Saud.
Prince Faisal will deliver a speech on Sunday, Nov. 15, titled: “Future outlook on education in the era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud”. The Prince will talk about the Kingdom’s plans to transform itself into a knowledge-based society.
The exhibition aims to raise awareness about the Kingdom’s Islamic heritage and the achievements and inventions of Muslims from the seventh to the seventeenth century CE. It also aims to spread the spirit of innovation among young people.
The exhibition presents information about several innovations by Muslims in various fields including medicine, science, mathematics, astronomy and aeronautics. Among the scientists featured in the exhibition are Fatima Al-Fihriyya, who founded the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as one of the oldest universities in the world.
Other scientists whose work will be on display are Al-Khwarizmi, who developed the basis for algebra; Ibn Al-Haytham, the founder of optics; and Al-Jazari, the first person to develop a water lifting system. Al-Jazari also designed a clock powered by water. The clock still works and will be on display.
JEDDAH – Seven centuries of outstanding Islamic inventions and innovations will be on display at an exhibition to be held at the Islamic University (IU) in Madina from Nov. 14 to Nov. 18.
Entitled “Journey to the past to build the future”, the five-day event includes the participation of the Al-Aghar Group for Strategic Thinking, an independent, non-profit think-tank dealing with national and international issues related to Saudi Arabia. The exhibition is being held under the patronage of Minister of Education, Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah Bin Mohammed Al-Saud.
Prince Faisal will deliver a speech on Sunday, Nov. 15, titled: “Future outlook on education in the era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud”. The Prince will talk about the Kingdom’s plans to transform itself into a knowledge-based society.
The exhibition aims to raise awareness about the Kingdom’s Islamic heritage and the achievements and inventions of Muslims from the seventh to the seventeenth century CE. It also aims to spread the spirit of innovation among young people.
The exhibition presents information about several innovations by Muslims in various fields including medicine, science, mathematics, astronomy and aeronautics. Among the scientists featured in the exhibition are Fatima Al-Fihriyya, who founded the University of Al-Qarawiyyin, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as one of the oldest universities in the world.
Other scientists whose work will be on display are Al-Khwarizmi, who developed the basis for algebra; Ibn Al-Haytham, the founder of optics; and Al-Jazari, the first person to develop a water lifting system. Al-Jazari also designed a clock powered by water. The clock still works and will be on display.
Kingdom, Iraq keep winning
By Mohammed Al-Kinani
JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia and Iraq continued their run to qualify for the finals of the AFC U-19 Championship 2010 by winning over Kuwait and Afghanistan at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq, Tuesday.
With nine points each, Saudi Arabia and Iraq top their group but host keeps an edge on 3-goal difference.
Saudi Arabia succeeded to win three important points from a determined Kuwait.
Mohammed Mejreshi scored the winner for the Saudi team in the 36th minute. Both teams put up a good show, but Mejreshi made the difference.
During the last minute of the match, the Kuwaiti defender Ahmed Al-Dhufairy was sent off.
In other matches, Iraq defeated Afghanistan 3-0 at the same stadium. Meanwhile, Oman defeated India 4-3. The Indian side succeeded to end the first half leading 3-1, but failed to maintain the tempo.
Now India and Afghanistan remain last with no points. Kuwait and Oman are third and fourth respectively with four points each.
JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia and Iraq continued their run to qualify for the finals of the AFC U-19 Championship 2010 by winning over Kuwait and Afghanistan at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq, Tuesday.
With nine points each, Saudi Arabia and Iraq top their group but host keeps an edge on 3-goal difference.
Saudi Arabia succeeded to win three important points from a determined Kuwait.
Mohammed Mejreshi scored the winner for the Saudi team in the 36th minute. Both teams put up a good show, but Mejreshi made the difference.
During the last minute of the match, the Kuwaiti defender Ahmed Al-Dhufairy was sent off.
In other matches, Iraq defeated Afghanistan 3-0 at the same stadium. Meanwhile, Oman defeated India 4-3. The Indian side succeeded to end the first half leading 3-1, but failed to maintain the tempo.
Now India and Afghanistan remain last with no points. Kuwait and Oman are third and fourth respectively with four points each.
First specialized decoration fair launched
By Mohammed Al-Kinani
JEDDAH – The founder of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Abdul-Qader Al-Fadhl launched the decoration and home accessories exhibition, the Deco Fair, at the Jeddah International Center for Forums and Events Sunday.
With the participation of some 200 exhibitors and many experts, economists and businessmen, the event included a number of brand names in the furniture and decoration industries.
According to Haya Al-Sinaidy, head of the Organizing Committee, the event is the first specialized exhibition not only in the Kingdom, but also in the Middle East. “The exhibition is located on an area of 4,800 square meters and is meant to bring together many experts and people interested in this industry,” she said.
She added that some 50 national factories from various regions of the Kingdom are taking part in the event. Al-Sinaidy expects that the decoration and furniture market will increase significantly over the next 10 years.
“The Saudi market is one of the largest markets in the Middle East. Saudi cities will experience population growth in coming years. This growth will be accompanied by the construction of more than one million housing units, hotels, commercial centers, residential apartments and tourist resorts,” she added.
According to her own sourced calculations, she believes that the size of the decoration and furniture market in the Middle East will reach $100 billion in the next five years. “The Saudi market is an important market in the Middle East, if not the most important,” she said.
Al-Sinaidy said the local industry needs about 50,000 specialists to help it grow. “We need to have vocational colleges and training institutions that specialize in furniture production and design,” she said.
JEDDAH – The founder of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Abdul-Qader Al-Fadhl launched the decoration and home accessories exhibition, the Deco Fair, at the Jeddah International Center for Forums and Events Sunday.
With the participation of some 200 exhibitors and many experts, economists and businessmen, the event included a number of brand names in the furniture and decoration industries.
According to Haya Al-Sinaidy, head of the Organizing Committee, the event is the first specialized exhibition not only in the Kingdom, but also in the Middle East. “The exhibition is located on an area of 4,800 square meters and is meant to bring together many experts and people interested in this industry,” she said.
She added that some 50 national factories from various regions of the Kingdom are taking part in the event. Al-Sinaidy expects that the decoration and furniture market will increase significantly over the next 10 years.
“The Saudi market is one of the largest markets in the Middle East. Saudi cities will experience population growth in coming years. This growth will be accompanied by the construction of more than one million housing units, hotels, commercial centers, residential apartments and tourist resorts,” she added.
According to her own sourced calculations, she believes that the size of the decoration and furniture market in the Middle East will reach $100 billion in the next five years. “The Saudi market is an important market in the Middle East, if not the most important,” she said.
Al-Sinaidy said the local industry needs about 50,000 specialists to help it grow. “We need to have vocational colleges and training institutions that specialize in furniture production and design,” she said.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Kingdom beats India
By Mohammed Al-Kinani
JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia defeated India 3-1 in Group 3 of the AFC U-19 Championship 2010 Saturday.
The matches are played at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq.
Indian defender Inderpreet Singh put his team in the lead in the 28th minute. The Indians succeeded to end the first half with one-goal lead. In the 56th minute, another defender, Devrani Deepak scored an own goal.
The performance of the Indian team improved remarkably although the team was defeated by host Iraq 5-0.
The Indian team suffered a setback when midfielder Akshay Vilmalkumar was sent off in the 72nd minute. However, the last minute of the match witnessed another goal by the Saudi side through midfielder Abdullah Al-Mohammed in the 90th minute.
The referee gave the two teams some five minutes for extratime. Mohanned Al-Farsi sealed the Saudi win in the 95th minute of the match.
With this win, Saudi Arabia is second in its group with just one goal difference behind Iraq that also has six points. India, on the other hand, comes last in the group.
In other matches, host Iraq defeated Oman 2-0. Two players of both teams were sent off.
Meanwhile, Kuwait collected three points after defeating Afghanistan 4-1.
JEDDAH – Saudi Arabia defeated India 3-1 in Group 3 of the AFC U-19 Championship 2010 Saturday.
The matches are played at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq.
Indian defender Inderpreet Singh put his team in the lead in the 28th minute. The Indians succeeded to end the first half with one-goal lead. In the 56th minute, another defender, Devrani Deepak scored an own goal.
The performance of the Indian team improved remarkably although the team was defeated by host Iraq 5-0.
The Indian team suffered a setback when midfielder Akshay Vilmalkumar was sent off in the 72nd minute. However, the last minute of the match witnessed another goal by the Saudi side through midfielder Abdullah Al-Mohammed in the 90th minute.
The referee gave the two teams some five minutes for extratime. Mohanned Al-Farsi sealed the Saudi win in the 95th minute of the match.
With this win, Saudi Arabia is second in its group with just one goal difference behind Iraq that also has six points. India, on the other hand, comes last in the group.
In other matches, host Iraq defeated Oman 2-0. Two players of both teams were sent off.
Meanwhile, Kuwait collected three points after defeating Afghanistan 4-1.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Pohang emerges Asian champion
By Mohammed Al-Kinani
JEDDAH – Pohang Steelers of South Korea defeated Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia to win the Asian Champion League at the National Olympic Stadium in Japan.
With the victory, Pohang won a berth in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates from Dec. 9-19.
Pohang striker Noh Byung-jun put his team in the lead in the 57th minute before defender Kim Hyung-il increased the margin with a brilliant header. However, Al-Ittihad midfielder Mohammed Noor scored his team’s only goal in the 74th minute.
Mohammed Noor and Amine Chermiti were closely monitored by the Korean defenders during the first half. On the other hand, Hicham Aboucherouane failed to rise up to the occasion. The Korean players pressed hard but failed to score in the first half despite noticeable weakness in Al-Ittihad backline.
In the second half, Al-Ittihad players had many good chances to score.
Chermiti received a cross from Manaf Abu Shugair in the 47th and headed toward the goal, but it hit the bar.
Chermiti got another chance in the 55th minute when Aboucherouane sent him a cross. But he kicked over to lose a real goal.
The absence of Al-Ittihad right defender Rashed Al-Raheeb worsened the situation for the team. The replacement Obaid Al-Shamrani proved a weak link.
Al-Shamrani brought down a Korean player in the 57th minute. Off the resultant freekick Noh Byung succeeded to pierce the defensive wall and beat Al-Ittihad goalkeeper Mabrouk Za’id.
Al-Ittihad coach, Gabriel Calderon preferred to make an adventure by replacing defender Al-Shamrani with the Argentinean striker Luciano Leguizamon in the 64th minute.
A minute later, it was again a freekick for Pohang but at the left side. Defender Kim Hyung connected the kick with a stunning header.
After this goal, Pohang resorted to defend their goal and waste time. This allowed Al-Ittihad to press on the Korean side.
Hicham Aboucherouane sent a cross to Chermiti who headed in the goal, but the Korean goalkeeper saved it. However, the ball landed in front of Noor who blasted home powerfully.
Pohang coach Sergio Farias focused on the defense line with three replacements. Calderon of Al-Ittihad, however, made a single change.
Day of red cards
Red cards marked the sixth round of the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Cup matches. Six cards were shown in the 11 encounters played Saturday.
At Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, Al-Ahli thrashed its host Ohud 8-0 in Group C.
In Riyadh, Al-Hilal defeated Al-Shoa’lah 4-0 in Group A. In the same group, Al-Shabab won over Al-Riyadh 4-1.
In Group D, Al-Ra’id defeated Al-Ta’ee 3-0.
In other matches, Al-Watani defeated Al-Nasr 3-1, Najran defeated Hitteen 3-1, Abha and Dhamak shared four goals, Al-Ittifaq and Al-Adalah drew goalless, Al-Qadisiyyah and Al-Khaleej shared two goals, Hejr and Al-Fateh drew 1-1 and Al-Faisali defeated Al-Hazm 1-0.
JEDDAH – Pohang Steelers of South Korea defeated Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia to win the Asian Champion League at the National Olympic Stadium in Japan.
With the victory, Pohang won a berth in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates from Dec. 9-19.
Pohang striker Noh Byung-jun put his team in the lead in the 57th minute before defender Kim Hyung-il increased the margin with a brilliant header. However, Al-Ittihad midfielder Mohammed Noor scored his team’s only goal in the 74th minute.
Mohammed Noor and Amine Chermiti were closely monitored by the Korean defenders during the first half. On the other hand, Hicham Aboucherouane failed to rise up to the occasion. The Korean players pressed hard but failed to score in the first half despite noticeable weakness in Al-Ittihad backline.
In the second half, Al-Ittihad players had many good chances to score.
Chermiti received a cross from Manaf Abu Shugair in the 47th and headed toward the goal, but it hit the bar.
Chermiti got another chance in the 55th minute when Aboucherouane sent him a cross. But he kicked over to lose a real goal.
The absence of Al-Ittihad right defender Rashed Al-Raheeb worsened the situation for the team. The replacement Obaid Al-Shamrani proved a weak link.
Al-Shamrani brought down a Korean player in the 57th minute. Off the resultant freekick Noh Byung succeeded to pierce the defensive wall and beat Al-Ittihad goalkeeper Mabrouk Za’id.
Al-Ittihad coach, Gabriel Calderon preferred to make an adventure by replacing defender Al-Shamrani with the Argentinean striker Luciano Leguizamon in the 64th minute.
A minute later, it was again a freekick for Pohang but at the left side. Defender Kim Hyung connected the kick with a stunning header.
After this goal, Pohang resorted to defend their goal and waste time. This allowed Al-Ittihad to press on the Korean side.
Hicham Aboucherouane sent a cross to Chermiti who headed in the goal, but the Korean goalkeeper saved it. However, the ball landed in front of Noor who blasted home powerfully.
Pohang coach Sergio Farias focused on the defense line with three replacements. Calderon of Al-Ittihad, however, made a single change.
Day of red cards
Red cards marked the sixth round of the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Cup matches. Six cards were shown in the 11 encounters played Saturday.
At Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, Al-Ahli thrashed its host Ohud 8-0 in Group C.
In Riyadh, Al-Hilal defeated Al-Shoa’lah 4-0 in Group A. In the same group, Al-Shabab won over Al-Riyadh 4-1.
In Group D, Al-Ra’id defeated Al-Ta’ee 3-0.
In other matches, Al-Watani defeated Al-Nasr 3-1, Najran defeated Hitteen 3-1, Abha and Dhamak shared four goals, Al-Ittifaq and Al-Adalah drew goalless, Al-Qadisiyyah and Al-Khaleej shared two goals, Hejr and Al-Fateh drew 1-1 and Al-Faisali defeated Al-Hazm 1-0.
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