Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong played a crucial role in Al-Kholood’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League.
The match was filled with drama, twists, and a sensational ending courtesy of Troost-Ekong’s brilliance.
Jackson Muleka gave Al-Kholood an early lead, converting a penalty in the 25th minute. However, the advantage was short-lived as Georginio Wijnaldum equalized for the hosts shortly after.
Myziane Maolida restored Al-Kholood’s lead in the 54th minute, only for Moussa Dembele to dramatically level the score for Al-Ettifaq in the 96th minute.
With the game heading into extra time, Troost-Ekong stepped up when it mattered most. In the 10th minute of added time, he delivered a pinpoint long ball that found Maolida, who calmly finished for his second goal of the night.
The strike sealed a hard-fought win for Al-Kholood and broke Al-Ettifaq’s hearts.
This victory marks Al-Kholood’s third win of the season, lifting them to 13th place in the league table.
They now sit just one point above the relegation zone after 14 matches, with hopes that this momentum can propel them further up the standings.
Troost-Ekong’s performance exemplified his leadership and quality, further solidifying his importance to Al-Kholood as they battle to maintain their top-flight status.
