Nigerian star striker Asisat Oshoala started her Saudi Women’s Premier League marketing campaign on a brilliant notice, discovering the web as Al-Hilal secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Al-Qadsiah on Friday.
Oshoala, who just lately joined Al-Hilal after her stint in the USA with Bay FC , opened her account within the 62nd minute from the penalty spot, restoring her aspect’s benefit in an exciting encounter at first of the brand new season.
Al-Hilal had earlier raced right into a two-goal lead earlier than Al-Qadsiah hit again via L. Le Garrec within the forty fourth minute, earlier than Adriana leveled the scoreline shortly after the restart.
With stress mounting, Oshoala stored her composure from the spot to make it 3-2, and Portuguese ahead Jessica Silva prolonged Al-Hilal’s lead within the 74th minute.
Al-Qadsiah refused to bow, as veteran midfielder D. Marozsán transformed a stoppage-time penalty to arrange a tense end, however Al-Hilal held on for all three factors.
The victory locations Al-Hilal second on the early league desk, stage on three factors with leaders Al-Ahli, who high the standings on objective distinction after their 5-2 win in their very own opener.
Oshoala’s debut strike provides to her longtime repute as one among Africa’s most prolific forwards and underlines her potential impression in Saudi Arabia.
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The six-time African Girls’s Footballer of the Yr is anticipated to play an important position in Al-Hilal’s title ambitions this season.
Al-Hilal will now look to construct on their profitable begin as they proceed their pursuit of silverware within the increasing Saudi Girls’s Premier League.
