Vs Jeddah stadium, Thursday 4/12/08 ------------------- Here it is, the biggest game of the season. A real six pointer between the two main contenders for the league. Ittihad, the tigers of Jeddah and the league leaders, entertain second placed Hilal, who are only 3 points behind. Both teams won their last game in the league pretty easily, and with the same score (3-0), against Abha and Hazm respectively. However it could be said Hilal is the form team at the moment, with 3 strong wins since the league resumed, whilst Ittihad has stuttered a little. The break has helped the blues.
time for some media... Fan clips: [youtube]E1yzkdjJSZg[/youtube] [youtube]UdPmxu5gAeo[/youtube] [youtube]ie5vxpB9op4[/youtube]
Something special.... Clips from a Hilal v Ittihad game in Riyadh, from 1979! part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 part 5 part 6 part 7
Only 4 hours to go. I think HiJazzey and I are the only ones here who're watching this game. Itti are at full-strength, and their "stutter" has been exaggerated (they still haven't dropped any points in Jeddah this season). Hilal are missing Wilhelmsson (who I think has become an essential player for Hilal), Yasser, and Al-Anbar. I call it 1-0 to Itti, and would be happy to take a draw.
1 hour to go. I'd be surprised if we're the only ones following it. I think the forumers in Saudi will find it difficult to avoid this game.
The default is 50/50 I think but your fans invaded our side last season. I'm surprised Itti didn't score in the first half. Hilal really misses Yasser. Anbar did his best but he just doesn't have the speed to play as a lone striker.
This was my favorite scoreline for this match (0-0 for those who don't know). I don't like eithier team.