Al Zulfi SC 0:2 Al Riyadh — Match Report

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Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Leandro Antunes scored twice as Al Riyadh beat Al Zulfi SC 2-0 in the King's Cup round of 32, the forward's brace securing a straightforward passage into the next round. The home side pushed early but never truly threatened, while the away side grew into the contest and took their chances with clinical efficiency.

The match turned in the 25th minute when Bernard Mensah slipped a pass through for Antunes, who finished calmly to give Al Riyadh the lead. Al Zulfi SC huffed and puffed without a cutting edge, and the game was effectively settled in the 74th minute when Mahmoud Trézéguet provided the assist for Antunes' second, a composed strike that killed any lingering hope. A VAR check in the 77th minute added nothing to the scoreline, and Teddy Okou's yellow card for Al Riyadh was the only blemish on a disciplined away display.

On the numbers, Al Riyadh controlled possession with 56% and edged the shot count 10-11 in their favour over the full 90, though the first half saw Al Zulfi SC create more with six shots to four. The home side huffed for an hour but never landed a telling blow, while the visitors grew stronger after the break, taking 57% of the ball. Antunes was the standout with an 8.6 rating for his two-goal performance up front. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Al Zulfi SC, and that call was wrong, with Al Riyadh winning at a canter.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Al Zulfi SC vs Al Riyadh?

Al Zulfi SC 0-2 Al Riyadh (King's Cup, Round of 32).

Who scored?

Leandro Antunes (25', assist Bernard Mensah) for Al Riyadh; Leandro Antunes (74', assist Mahmoud Trézéguet) for Al Riyadh.

Was Al Riyadh's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in Al Zulfi SC vs Al Riyadh?

Yellow cards: Teddy Okou (Al Riyadh).

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