Al-Shabab defeats Hadramout Solidarity 13-0: A historic result in the Gulf Champions League
On a night that will forever be etched in the memories of Gulf football fans, Saudi Arabia's Al-Shabab FC wrote its name in gold in the annals of history, achieving a resounding and unprecedented victory over Yemen's Al-Tadhamon Hadramout with a score of 13-0. This match, part of the second round of the group stage in the Gulf Champions League, was held at Al-Shabab's home stadium in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, and heralded the return of "Al-Laith" (The Lion) to the forefront of regional competition.
Details of the historic goals festival
The match saw complete dominance from the first minute, with the team's stars taking turns breaching the visitors' defense. Englishman Josh Brownell opened the scoring with a hat-trick in the 4th, 13th, and 43rd minutes (the latter from a penalty), putting his team in an early lead. Belgian star Yannick Carrasco quickly followed suit, also scoring a hat-trick in the 11th, 19th, and 32nd minutes, showcasing his impressive technical skills that overwhelmed the opposing defense.
Moroccan star Abderrazak Hamdallah was undoubtedly the hero of the night, scoring two hat-tricks (6 goals) in the 34th, 58th, 62nd, 65th, 68th, and 89th minutes, demonstrating his exceptional scoring ability and his knack for capitalizing on half-chances. Jordanian Ali Al-Azaizeh completed the scoring in the 76th minute, sealing a resounding victory that secured Al-Shabab's place in the semi-finals of the competition.
A record in the history of Gulf championships
This result is of particular importance beyond just winning the three points; it is the biggest result in the history of the Gulf Clubs Championships since its inception in Kuwait in 1982. This record reflects the great technical differences and the high physical and mental readiness shown by the Al-Shabab players, and it also brings back to mind the historical dominance of Saudi clubs in regional forums.
The return of Al-Laith's glory and the impact of the victory
This resounding victory sends a powerful message to all competitors in the tournament: Al Shabab is determined to reclaim its Gulf glory. The revamped Gulf Champions League presents an ideal opportunity for clubs to enhance their standing, and this win will undoubtedly boost the morale of both players and fans. Furthermore, securing an early place in the semi-finals allows the coaching staff greater flexibility in rotating players and focusing on domestic competitions, while maintaining the attacking momentum that was so clearly demonstrated in this historic match.
