Former Benfica striker shines in thrilling Al Ahli vs Al Hilal 3-3 draw | OneFootball

Al Hilal and Al Hilal drew (3-3) this Friday, September 20, in a match for the third round of the Saudi championship. Darwin Nuñez, former forward of Benfica - who moved to Saudi Arabia last summer -, stood out in the match and assisted the second goal of his team.

The team from the Saudi capital, at the 12' mark, opened the scoring: Malcolm launched Theo Hernández on the left, behind the defense, and the Frenchman scored. At 24 minutes, it was time for a great run from Darwin Núñez culminating in an easy goal for Malcolm for 2-0.

At 41 minutes came the 3-0, when Koulibaly took a quick free kick still in his half of the field and allowed another easy goal for Malcolm in transition. Al Ahli returned from the break eager to react to relaunch the match. At 78', Al-Braikan won a physical duel on the left and crossed low, with Englishman Ivan Toney appearing at the first post to reduce to 3-1.

The British international didn't stop there and, at 87', responded to Mahrez's cross from the right and headed for 3-2. At 90+1, Merih Demiral responded to Mahrez's corner and appeared in the heart of the area to head for 3-3, in a crazy end to the game between the title contenders.

In the 25/26 sports season, wearing the Al Hilal jersey, Darwin Núñez - currently valued at 45 million euros - has appeared in four matches. In the 308 minutes he was used, the former Benfica forward scored two goals and made one assist.

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