Al duhail SC secured a 4-2 victory over Al-Ittihad FC in an AFC Champions League match marked by a compelling duel between Polish striker Krzysztof Piątek and French superstar Karim Benzema. Piątek’s goal ignited a late-game rally from Al-Ittihad, ultimately falling short against a dominant al Duhail performance.
The match showcased a clash of attacking talent as Benzema attempted to spark a comeback with a quick-fire double, but Al Duhail’s earlier lead, spearheaded by a hat-trick from Adil Boulbina and a decisive strike from Piątek, proved insurmountable.This result impacts al Duhail’s standing in the AFC Champions League, currently placing them sixth in the table, while Al-Ittihad faces pressure to rebound in upcoming fixtures.
Al Duhail took a commanding lead early in the game, with Boulbina opening the scoring in the 5th minute. He doubled the advantage in the 33rd minute and completed his hat-trick in the 53rd minute, putting Al Duhail firmly in control.
Piątek extended Al Duhail’s lead to 4-0 in the 74th minute, unleashing a shot from the edge of the penalty area that beat Al-Ittihad goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic. Shortly after, Benzema responded for Al-Ittihad, scoring in the 76th minute. He added another goal in the 83rd minute,but the late surge wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
Piątek nearly scored a second goal with a shot that hit the left post. With three goals in the tournament so far,Piątek continues to be a key offensive threat for Al Duhail.
Al Duhail SC – Al-Ittihad FC 4:2 (2:0)
1:0 – Adil Boulbina 5′
2:0 – Adil Boulbina 33′
3:0 – adil Boulbina 53′
4:0 - Krzysztof Piątek 74′
4:1 - Karim Benzema 76′
4:2 – Karim benzema 83′
