An unforgettable Asian drama... Al-Sadd beats Al-Hilal in the decisive kicks

Al-Sadd booked a ticket to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League for the elite, after a dramatic victory over Al-Hilal on penalties with a score of 4-2, after the end of regular and extra time in a 3-3 draw, in a dramatic confrontation hosted by Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.The match began with a fast attacking rhythm from both sides, as Sergei Savic opened the scoring for Al-Hilal in the 29th minute, before Claudinho responded with the equalizer for Al-Sadd. At the 36th minute, the first half ended in a 1-1 draw.In the second half, the two teams continued to exchange attacks, as Salem Al Dosari gave Al Hilal the lead in the 55th minute, but Al Sadd quickly returned through Rafa Mujica, who scored the equalizer in the 58th minute, before Marcos Leonardo added the third goal for Al Hilal in the 67th minute.Al Sadd did not give up, as they equalized again through Roberto Firmino in the 71st minute, The match heated up in its final minutes without the result changing.The confrontation headed to extra time, which witnessed great caution from both teams, before it was decided by penalty kicks, which smiled at Al Sadd with a score of 4-2, after its players succeeded in scoring four kicks while Al Hilal missed two kicks.With this victory, Al Sadd continues its continental journey with confidence towards the advanced stages, while Al Hilal leaves the tournament despite the strong performance it presented in one of the most exciting matches in the tournament. Championship.