The Future Falcons Team Green lost the match against Austria Vienna 2-3 in Group C of Al Abtal
The match started strongly at both sides, as striker Dennis almost opened the scoring in the third minute after a toe-to-toe action, but goalkeeper Faris Aljohani successfully blocked his shot. The Green team responded individually through Faris Alhussein, but his shot went just wide of the post. The two teams’ attacks continued until the Future Falcons Team Green managed to score thanks to Youssef Alkhudair, who took advantage of a nice cross from the right side.
In the 27th minute, Austria Wien succeeded in tightening the score after Dennis broke into the box on the right side, where he hit a powerful ball into Faris Aljohani’s net. Then, in the 34th minute, Abdullah Alrishidi from Future Falcons Team Green scored a penalty, which meant that the first half ended 2-1.
Both teams fought for the possession in the second half, with more attacks from the Austrian side. Youssef Alkhudair almost scored a third goal, but his shot did not hit the crossbar. In the 69th minute, Fabian, the defender, scored for Austria Vienna to tie the match after a set-piece from the Saudi team’s centre of the stadium. Finally, in the 84th minute, Dennis scored a third goal for his team, making it 2-3.