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Simone Inzaghi claims first Saudi title with Al Hilal King's Cup triumph

Simone Inzaghi claims first Saudi title with Al Hilal
Simone Inzaghi claims first Saudi title with Al HilalČTK / imago sportfotodienst / Oumaima Souaidi

Former Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi secured his first trophy in Saudi Arabia after guiding Al Hilal to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Al Kholood Club in the King’s Cup final on Friday night.

Al Kholood, coached by English manager Des Buckingham, made a dream start when Argentine forward Ramiro Enrique opened the scoring in the fourth minute after being set up by Hattan Bahebri.

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Despite the early setback, the Boss responded strongly and found an equaliser three minutes before half-time through Nasser Al Dawsari. 

Moments later, Theo Hernandez fired home from a pass by former Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema to complete the turnaround before the break.

Neither side managed another goal in the second half, allowing Al Hilal to celebrate another major domestic title and hand Inzaghi a perfect start to life in Saudi football.

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