Albukairiya 2:3 Al Hazem — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Afimico Pululu scored twice as Al Hazem edged out Al-Bukiryah FC 2-3 in the King's Cup Round of 32, the forward's brace proving decisive in a five-goal thriller that sends the visitors through. The hosts fought back twice but never led, and the result leaves Al-Bukiryah FC to rue a cup exit that was shaped by moments of individual quality rather than sustained pressure.

The turning point arrived inside the opening five minutes when Pululu converted Ahmed Al-Shamrani's delivery, and after Saad Almuwalad levelled for the hosts on 27 minutes, Pululu struck again on 37 from Mohammed Al Hamdani's pass to restore the lead. Sultan Tanker extended it on 65 with Amine Ben Hamida providing the assist, and although Ben Hamida pulled one back for Al-Bukiryah FC on 68, the visitors held on through a VAR check on 85 that went their way.

On the numbers, Al Hazem controlled the contest with 58% possession and 14 shots to the hosts' 8, though Al-Bukiryah FC's 4 corners to 5 showed they carried a threat. Pululu was the standout, earning a 9/10 rating for his two goals as a forward, and while the hosts had their moments in the second half, they were outplayed on the balance of play.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Al-Bukiryah FC vs Al Hazem?

Al-Bukiryah FC 2-3 Al Hazem (King's Cup, Round of 32).

Who scored?

Afimico Pululu (5', assist Ahmed Al-Shamrani) for Al Hazem; Saad Almuwalad (27') for Al-Bukiryah FC; Afimico Pululu (37', assist Mohammed Al Hamdani) for Al Hazem; Sultan Tanker (65', assist Amine Ben Hamida) for Al Hazem; Amine Ben Hamida (68', assist Hicham Faik) for Al-Bukiryah FC.

Were there any cards in Al-Bukiryah FC vs Al Hazem?

Yellow cards: Musa Al-Harbi (Al-Bukiryah FC); Amine Ben Hamida (Al Hazem); Abdurahman Al-Dakheel (Al Hazem); Sultan Tanker (Al Hazem); Mory Konate (Al Hazem); Mohammed Al Hamdani (Al Hazem); Hicham Faik (Al-Bukiryah FC); Hazza Asseri (Al-Bukiryah FC).

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