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Hernandez Stuns Al Kholood with Late King's Cup Winner
8 May
Summary
- Theo Hernandez scored a late winner to secure the King's Cup for Al Hilal.
- Al Kholood initially led before Al Hilal mounted a swift comeback.
- This victory marks Simone Inzaghi's first trophy as Al Hilal's coach.
Al Hilal has clinched the Saudi King's Cup, with Theo Hernandez scoring a crucial late goal to seal a 2-1 victory against Al Kholood on Friday. The dramatic turnaround secured coach Simone Inzaghi his first trophy since joining the club.
Al Kholood started strong, taking the lead in the fourth minute through Ramiro Enrique's close-range finish. However, Al Hilal quickly responded before halftime. Nasser Al-Dawsari equalized in the 42nd minute, and moments later, Hernandez completed the comeback with a goal at the far post.
Following this cup triumph, Al Hilal will now shift their focus back to the Saudi Pro League. They are currently five points behind leaders Al Nassr, with a pivotal match between the two sides scheduled for Tuesday. Al Hilal still has a game in hand.
