Al Hilal advances to Saudi Cup quarterfinals with dominant win

Saudi giants cruise to comfortable victory, setting up last-eight clash with Abha

Al Hilal cruised into the quarterfinals of the Saudi Cup with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Al Taawoun on Thursday. The win extends Al Hilal's unbeaten run in all competitions to eight matches and sets up a last-eight clash with Abha on May 2.

Odion Ighalo brace powers Al Hilal past Al Taawoun

Odion Ighalo was the star of the show for Al Hilal, scoring twice in the first half to put his team in control of the tie. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a clinical finish from close range after being set up by Salem Al Dawsari. Ighalo then doubled Al Hilal's lead in the 25th minute with a powerful header from a corner kick.

Al Hilal dominate second half, add two more goals

Al Hilal continued to dominate the game in the second half and added two more goals to their tally. Matheus Pereira made it 3-0 in the 55th minute with a stunning long-range strike, and Luciano Vietto completed the scoring in the 70th minute with a close-range finish.

Al Hilal in confident mood ahead of quarterfinal clash

The win will give Al Hilal a huge confidence boost ahead of their quarterfinal clash with Abha. The Saudi giants will be looking to reach the semifinals of the competition for the first time since 2020 and will be confident of their chances against Abha, who are currently 10th in the Saudi Pro League.