Al-Ittihad 3:2 Orlando Pirates — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Moussa Diaby scored once and was the standout performer as Al-Ittihad edged Orlando Pirates 3-2 in a Club Friendly Games encounter that offered little beyond rust-shaking for either side. The Saudi side took an early lead but needed a late winner to see off a Pirates team that had more of the ball and created the better chances.

Youssef En-Nesyri put Al-Ittihad ahead in the 10th minute, but Thalente Mbatha levelled for Orlando Pirates in the 27th. Moussa Diaby restored the lead just before half-time in the 45th minute, only for George Ilenikhena to seal the win for Al-Ittihad in the 85th minute, with no assists recorded on any of the goals and no cards or VAR interventions disrupting the flow.

Orlando Pirates controlled the game on the numbers, holding 58% possession to Al-Ittihad's 42% and earning seven corners to the Saudi side's two, yet they were outplayed on the scoreboard by a more efficient opponent. Moussa Diaby was the standout, earning a 9.84 rating for his goal from midfield, though no next fixture is scheduled for either side.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Al-Ittihad vs Orlando Pirates?

Al-Ittihad 3-2 Orlando Pirates (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Youssef En-Nesyri (10') for Al-Ittihad; Thalente Mbatha (27') for Orlando Pirates; Moussa Diaby (45') for Al-Ittihad; George Ilenikhena (85') for Al-Ittihad.

label	first team	second team
Victories	1	0
Scored goals	3	2
Average per game	3	2
The biggest victory	3-2	0

label	first team	second team
Victories	0	0
Scored goals	0	0
Average per game	0	0
The biggest victory	0	0

Al-Ittihad 3:2 Orlando Pirates — Match Report

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