Yassine Bounou steals the spotlight in Saudi Arabia in World Cup style | OneFootball

Yassine Bounou stole the spotlight in Saudi Arabia once more, his reflexes illuminating Al Hilal’s 6-0 demolition of Al-Taawoun in the Roshn Saudi Pro League.

According to Goal.com, in the seventh round the Morocco goalkeeper stood his ground then reacted in a flash to a driven shot from outside the area, tipping it to safety. The intervention denied Al-Taawoun and brought supporters to their feet.

The Roshn Saudi Pro League named it the best save of the round, recognition of Bounou’s reading of the strike and his sharp reaction.

It echoed a moment at the last World Cup, when he kept out a penalty from a standing position against the Netherlands in the round of 16. That episode ranks among the standout highlights of his career.

Such decisive stops continue to cement his status at Al Hilal, giving the side greater assurance in matches. He remains one of the most prominent goalkeepers in Saudi Arabia.

Source: Goal.com

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