In the closely contested Arab Club Champions Cup match between Al Ittihad Jeddah and Al Hilal Riyadh on August 5, 2023, Al Hilal Riyadh emerged victorious with a final score of 3-1. Their superior goal conversion rate and disciplined play made a significant impact on the match outcome.

Throughout the game, Al Hilal Riyadh displayed their clinical finishing with three goals. Their two early goals in the first half at 14th and 47th minutes put pressure on Al Ittihad and ultimately set the pace of the game. Despite Al Ittihad Jeddah making a comeback and scoring their lone goal early in the second half at the 55th minute, Al Hilal Riyadh still managed to maintain their lead with another goal scored at the 69th minute.

The performance of each team can also be reflected in the number of fouls they committed. Al Hilal Riyadh committed 12 fouls, three more than Al Ittihad Jeddah, but only received two yellow cards compared to Al Ittihad's four. This can indicate that Al Hilal Riyadh tactically conceded free kicks in less dangerous areas or were more discreet with their infringements.

In terms of set-piece scenarios such as corner kicks, despite Al Ittihad Jeddah having four corner kicks compared to only one by Al Hilal Riyadh, they failed to convert these opportunities into clear cut chances or goals. It demonstrates that Al Ittihad was not able to effectively utilize these set-piece opportunities which could have played a critical role in equalizing or turning the game in their favor.

Offside decisions were relatively balanced for both teams, with 2 calls each, reflecting quite an equivalent level of strategic line-breaking play employed by the two sides.

Overall, despite a high number of yellow cards by Al Ittihad Jeddah and more corner kicks, the match was ultimately decided by the effective execution of goal-scoring opportunities by Al Hilal Riyadh. They displayed superior offensive and defensive coordination and discipline as compared to Al Ittihad Jeddah. Al Ittihad Jeddah will need to work on their defensive discipline and the effective utilization of set-pieces to improve their future performances. On the other hand, Al Hilal Riyadh will be pleased with their clinical finishing but will need to be wary of the number of fouls they commit, as it may lead to potential disciplinary risks in future games.

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