It was a battle of Nigerian stars within the Saudi Ladies’s Premier League as Asisat Oshoala and Ashleigh Plumptre confronted one another in a dramatic conflict that noticed Al Hilal beat Al Ittihad 3–2 in Jeddah.
The extremely anticipated sport lived as much as its billing. Plumptre impressed for Al Ittihad, offering two assists, together with an Eighty fifth-minute cross that introduced the rating to 2–2 and gave the house followers hope of a late comeback.
However in stoppage time, Oshoala, who not too long ago joined Al Hilal, confirmed her class as soon as once more. The Tremendous Falcons striker calmly netted within the 90+third minute at hand her staff all three factors and silence the Ittihad crowd.
After the sport, Plumptre praised each groups and expressed respect for her worldwide teammate.
“Pleased with the staff tonight. Completely satisfied to contribute with two assists, and regardless that the consequence didn’t go our manner, it was nice to share the stage with my fellow Tremendous Falcons sister, Asisat Oshoala. We struggle arduous on the pitch, however there’s all the time respect past it. On to the subsequent problem!” she stated.
The win boosted Al Hilal’s title hopes and highlighted the rising stage of competitors within the Saudi Ladies’s League, the place worldwide stars like Oshoala and Plumptre proceed to shine.
