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Sniper Snaps and Sharp Plays: Al-Ittihad Edge NEOM as Hernandez Steals the Spotlight for Hilal

1 January 2026

Sniper Snaps and Sharp Plays: Al-Ittihad Edge NEOM as Hernandez Steals the Spotlight for Hilal
Al-Ittihad's win keeps their push for the top spots alive.

Hamd Al-Muntashri, a former Al-Ittihad star, praised the team's performance in the victory over NEOM in the Saudi Pro League.

Al-Ittihad defeated NEOM 3-1 on Wednesday evening to secure three valuable points in their chase for top spots.

In televised remarks, Al-Muntashri said: \"The victory was very important; the match wasn't easy for Al-Ittihad, the fitness level was decisive, and the finishing chances, pace, and rhythm, as well as the spirit.\"

He added: \"This is our fourth straight win, and you can feel the team improving—the attacking options with Benzema and Berjein, among others. Fabinho has a big role, and the goalkeeper's crucial save denied NEOM before Ghamdi sealed it with the third.\"

Hilal Star Makes an Impact

The Hilal defender Theo Hernandez praised that he is a great attacking option for Hilal, adding: \"He has scored five goals from eight shots, which reflects what he brings.\"

He added: \"He provides distinctive solutions for his team, especially in tight matches.\"

Punchline: If football were a sniper, the goalie would be the target—he'd better learn to duck.

Punchline 2: My fantasy team is so sharp it could file a restraining order against the scoreboard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who praised the team after the victory?

Hamd Al-Muntashri, a former Al-Ittihad star, praised the team's performance.

What was the score and its significance?

Al-Ittihad defeated NEOM 3-1 to collect three valuable points in the race for top spots.

Which Hilal player was highlighted for impact?

Theo Hernandez was cited as a crucial attacking option for Hilal.