Home Team Shots on Goal 15

Home Team Shots off Goal 8

Away Team Shots on Goal 6

Away Team Shots off Goal 4

Home team Goalkeeper saves 5

Away team Goalkeeper saves 15

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 12

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

On January 5th, 2023, in the Saudi Professional League, Al Ittihad Jeddah hosted their formidable rival, Al Hilal Riyadh. Despite possessing home advantage, Al Ittihad Jeddah failed to convert their efforts into goals, succumbing to a solitary goal by Al Hilal Riyadh in the first half at precisely the 11th minute.

Al Ittihad Jeddah was notably more assertive when it came to corner kicks with a total of 11 compared to Al Hilal Riyadh's three. This dominance, however, did not translate into goals as Al Hilal Riyadh's defensive prowess and goalkeeping success rate were commendable, making 15 crucial saves compared to Al Ittihad Jeddah's five saves.

In terms of offensive performance, Al Ittihad Jeddah had a total of 23 shots with 15 on goal while Al Hilal Riyadh had a total of 10 shots with 6 on target. The away team's higher accuracy, coupled with their goalkeeper's outstanding performance, evidently played major roles in determining the outcome of the match.

Both teams showed tactical acumen through their substitutions, each making three throughout the game. However, the foul count was slightly higher for Al Hilal Riyadh, tallying 12 against Al Ittihad Jeddah's 10. Additionally, Al Hilal Riyadh received four yellow cards, compared to just one for Al Ittihad Jeddah, indicating a rather physical game from the away side.

The home side's higher number of offsides, two against one, indicates more aggressive attempts to break through the Al Hilal Riyadh backline, but these failed attempts coupled with less efficient finishing in front of goal denied them a share of the spoils.

In conclusion, Al Hilal Riyadh's stellar defensive performance was instrumental in their win. Their goalkeeper's high save count, coupled with the frontline's accuracy in front of goal, truly demonstrated efficient team performance. Meanwhile, despite their assertive approach, Al Ittihad Jeddah’s inability to capitalize on corner kicks and convert shots into goals lead to their downfall in this fixture. Despite the loss, they showed strong teamwork and promising potential. For future matches, pairing their efforts with improved finishing abilities could attest to a different outcome.

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