Riyadh Crescent and Jeddah United were the top two teams in the Saudi Arabia Premier Cup, and the match was certainly the highlight of the tournament that the fans had been waiting for. Riyadh Crescent beat their rivals 4-1 in a thrilling battle to be crowned the champion and write the 34th consecutive victory in the tournament.
Riyadh Crescent showed their unstoppable attacking power in the first half. In only the fifth minute of the first half, Malcolm and Shehri scored an impressive goal in front of the penalty area, easily penetrating the opponent's defense and giving the team the lead. However, Jeddah United did not go down without a fight, and Hamdallah equalized at the start of the second half. Riyadh Crescent were not to be deterred as Dosari gave them the lead again in the 43rd minute.
As the match resumed, Riyadh Crescent's attack continued unabated. In the 88th minute, Milinkovic's clever assist led to Malcolm's second goal, further widening the gap between the scores. Then, in the 96th minute, Milinkovic made a clever break down the right side of the field and Hamdan's shot was blocked by the goalkeeper, but Kanu's follow-up shot sealed the victory. Despite the overall strength of Jeddah United, they faced the onslaught of Riyadh Crescent and ended up with a 1-4 defeat.
Malcolm was undoubtedly the biggest winner in this showdown, contributing two goals to his team with a great individual performance. Neymar, Crowe and other football stars also paid attention to the final of the Saudi Arabia Premier Cup, adding color to the game.
Riyadh Crescent's victory not only allowed them to lift the Saudi Arabia Premier Cup trophy, but also set a new record for consecutive victories. They have won 34 consecutive matches in all competitions, scoring 99 goals and conceding only 15, demonstrating their overall strength and excellent teamwork.
