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Al Hilal progressed in the 2025–26 Saudi King’s Cup by edging through to the Round of 64 with a narrow 1–0 win against Al Adalah. Al Hilal struggled to break down a resilient Al Adalah defense as the two sides played out a goalless draw in a match held at the Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium in Al-Hofuf on September 22, 2025. There were many untaken chances thereafter, but the tie was settled by a single goal and qualification for the Round of 16 for the holders.
Abdullah Al-Hamdan ‘s first-half strike seals the win
Abdullah Al-Hamdan scored the only goal of the match just before the halftime whistle, finding the back of the net in the second minute of stoppage time. The assist came from midfielder Mohammed Kanno, who passed a pinpoint ball for Al-Hamdan to bread-made through those sufficient to squeak the dilemma behind Al Adalah’s goalkeeper, Lucas Turci. The well-choreographed set-piece turned out to be the match-winning move in a closely fought contest.Also Read: Juventus target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Al-Hilal to strengthen the midfield in the Saudi Pro League
Al Hilal to face Al Tai in the next round
Al Hilal advance into the Round of 16, earning themselves a date against Al Tai in a mouth-watering clash. Al Tai, who showed their attacking capabilities with a comprehensive 4–1 victory over Al Taawoun, only advanced to this stage. Article continues after ad An exciting battle lies in prospect as Al Hilal seek to defend their title and keep their domestic dominance chase alive.It underlined Al Hilal’s squad depth and tactical flexibility, too, with impact subs contributing heavily in the closing stages. Coach Ramon Diaz, who acknowledged the defensive organisation of the team to keep the Al Adalah pressure at bay, said the triumph serves as a statement of intent from Al Hilal, one of the titans of Saudi football, ahead of the tougher tests on the way.
