From America to Saudi Arabia: The curse of Yassine Bono strikes Al-Hilal's star | OneFootball

Crysencio Summerville’s penalty troubles followed him to Al-Hilal, the Dutch winger failing from twelve yards in the 81st minute against Al-Feiha, echoing his World Cup shootout miss to Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou only weeks earlier. Goal.com highlights the curious thread linking the pair.

Al-Hilal swept Al-Feiha aside 3-0 on Thursday in the Roshn League’s second round, moving to 6 points and top spot for now.

Rewind 51 days to the 2026 World Cup round of 32. The Netherlands and Morocco could not be separated in normal or extra time, so it went to penalties.

Bounou saved Summerville’s kick, giving Morocco the edge before the Atlas Lions finished the job and advanced.

Summerville has since joined Al-Hilal, making Bono a team-mate rather than an adversary. With the pair now on the same side, penalties remain an early subplot of his move.

The result in Riyadh was emphatic regardless, a second straight win and a perfect start to the Roshn League campaign.

It is a storyline that could throw up further ironies as the season unfolds.

Source: Goal.com

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