Al-Hilal secured a hard-fought victory against Al-Saqr with a scoreline of 2-1 in a match held on Wednesday evening at the Benina Martyrs Stadium, as part of the tenth round of fixtures in the Libyan Premier League, known as “Dawreena”.
Al-Hilal Seals the Deal in the Final Moments
Al-Hilal took the lead with a goal scored by Ahmed Saad in the 58th minute from a long-range shot.
In the 85th minute, Al-Saqr equalized with a goal by Calvin from a direct free-kick, which hit the post and bounced into the net.
In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Al-Hilal secured the second goal from a penalty awarded by the referee for a foul on Ahmed Saad inside the penalty area.
Azouz Al-Marimi saved the initial attempt, but the rebound was dispatched to the right of the Al-Saqr goalkeeper, clinching the winning goal for Al-Hilal.
With this victory, Al-Hilal increased their points tally to 19, closing in on the competition for the top spot in the first group of “Dawreena”.
Meanwhile, Al-Saqr’s points remained at six, placing them in the tenth (last) position in the group standings.
The match showcased intense competition and dramatic moments, with Al-Hilal demonstrating resilience and determination to secure the crucial three points.
As the race for the league title heats up, every victory becomes pivotal, and Al-Hilal’s late triumph further intensifies the battle for supremacy in “Dawreena”.
Football enthusiasts across Libya eagerly await the next fixtures as the competition continues to unfold, with teams striving to assert their dominance and etch their names in the annals of Libyan football history.
