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Al Hassan emerges as crucial cog in Al Nassr's quest for success

Saudi midfielder helping spur RSL, ACL Elite bids

'12th man got us over the line' - Jaissle, Toney on Al Ahli reaching ACL Elite final

Jeddah club see off Al Hilal in all-RSL semi-final

ACL Elite: Al Nassr's Pioli and Simakan bullish ahead of semi-final

Riyadh club looking to set up all-Saudi showpiece

Al Ahli dominate RSL Awards for April

Jeddah side picked up 3 of 4 monthly prizes

ACL Elite: Jesus, Jaissle, Malcom, Kessie preview all-RSL clash

Al Hilal and Al Ahli meet in semi-final in Jeddah

History-making RSL trio all set for ACL Elite showdown

Saudi first country to have 3 clubs in semi-finals

Al Ahli brush aside Buriram United to set up all-Saudi semi-final

Goals from Firmino, Galeno and Mahrez secure win

Al Hilal’s blue walkers bring the storm to conquer Gwangju's dragons

'The Night King' tifo raised as RSL side reach semi-final

'Qassim, Buraidah, it's yellow' - Al Taawoun win derby classic

Hosts just about hold out for 4-3 victory

Qassim Derby: Fierce rivals with contrasting fortunes face off

Bottom club Al Raed striving for RSL survival

'Today marks beginning of a new phase' - NEOM secure first promotion to RSL

FDL leaders earn spot with 4 games to spare

Tactical talents: the Saudi coaches mixing it with RSL's best

Al Atwi, Al Shehri, Al Abdali flying flag for local managers

'We played like champions' - Fabinho on major night in RSL title race

Al Ittihad win, Al Hilal draw as lead extends to six points

Terim turnaround: How Turkish legend has stirred Al Shabab

Riyadh club making real push for top four

Al Ittihad lose, Al Hilal win as title race takes huge twist

Lead at summit reduced to four points

With Bento at the back, Al Nassr title tilt in safe hands

Brazil goalkeeper has excelled in debut RSL season

Looking Back: When Al Khaleej rocked record-breakers Al Hilal

Rivalry reconvenes on Thursday in MW28

SPL Season Awards to celebrate best of 2024-25 RSL

Inaugural iteration to comprise six categories

'With all the rage of the world' - Hernandez on debut RSL goal

Spanish starlet off mark to help fire Al Ittihad towards title

'This is how we do it' - But can anyone do it quite like Ronaldo?

Al Nassr captain thumps home Goal of Season contender

Back as Saudi No.1, Al Aqidi keeping Al Fateh's RSL status within grasp

Al Nassr goalkeeper excelling on loan in Al Ahsa

Al Ittihad increase lead at summit over Al Hilal to seven

Top two register contrasting results in MW27

The Final Stretch: Can anyone wrest Golden Boot from Ronaldo?

Al Nassr star has many rivals in bid to retain award

SPL announces 2024-25 Fans’ Choice Awards

Initiative to engage RSL fans in shaping legacies

The Final Stretch: The Battle for Top Four

We run the rule over four contenders

Vitinho praises Al Shehri impact in reviving Al Ettifaq

Saudi manager has turned around Dammam side

RSL Derby Week Reviewed: The Big Takeaways

Second iteration more than lives up to billing

'When you can't win, you must take a point' - Al Ittihad's Diaby on Sea Derby classic

Gabri Veiga reacts also to 2-2 draw in Jeddah

Al Ettifaq captain Wijnaldum ensures Eastern Derby at Al Qadsiah finishes all square

Rival sides battle to 1-1 draw in Dammam

'Everything is possible' - Ronaldo chasing titles, not 1,000 goals

Al Nassr captain scored twice in 3-1 win at Al Hilal

Petros on Al Okhdood survival bid: 'We have nine finals. Let's go.'

Club captain aiming to build on Al Ahli upset

'It's a massive game. We have to do our best to win' - Laporte on the Capital Derby

Jehad Thikri: fast-rising Saudi at Al Qadsiah learning from Nacho's nous

Young defender thriving this season, earning national call-up

Jesus, Ronaldo, Puertas, Wijnaldum, Mahrez, Benzema: RSL Derby Week in stats

Highlighting standout stats heading into MW26 triple-header

King's Cup semi-finals: The Final Four

Previewing Al Ittihad-Al Shabab, Al Qadsiah-Al Raed

Ronaldo vs Al Bulayhi: Capital Derby offers latest twist in modern RSL rivalry

Protagonists for Al Hilal and Al Nassr meet on April 4

The Final Stretch: How fight for survival is shaping up

A look at who may stay or wave goodbye to RSL

Damac appoint Al Atwi as new manager

SPL Derby Week returns following record-breaking debut

Media coverage and engagement peaked in MW9

Damac: The RSL giant-killers affecting title race

Southern side may decide who wins RSL but must improve

Renan Lodi: 'I'm so happy to be back... Al Hilal is in my heart'

Brazilian full-back focused now on RSL title race

RSL clubs discover route to AFC Champions League Elite glory

Possible all-Saudi final could play out in Jeddah

Al Harbi: Ideal Cancelo alternative ensuring Al Hilal RSL defence doesn't miss beat

Saudi full-back is a more-than-able deputy on right

Ronaldo strikes again, Mane marks new arrival to family with goal

Al Nassr defeat Al Kholood 3-1 to boost faint title hopes

'The win was so important' - Al Ittihad snatch dramatic victory to fire title tilt

RSL leaders need 101st-minute penalty to defeat Al Riyadh

RSL all-time top scorer Al Somah hails idol Ronaldo as the GOAT

150-goal man recounts special family moment with Al Nassr captain

Hamdallah or Al Somah? Rivals for RSL all-time greatness meet head on

Top two scorers in league history face off in MW25

Fabinho on Al Ittihad's recent run: 'We have to give good response on the pitch'

RSL leaders have drawn past three games

'We keep fighting!' - Ronaldo reaches another milestone mark to stress GOAT status

Al Nassr captain now has 463 goals after turning 30

As if never been away - Mitrovic returns, scores, boosts Al Hilal title bid

Serb marks comeback with goal in 2-0 win at Al Fayha

Brozovic v Bonaventura: Rivalry born in Milan, now playing out across Riyadh

Pair resume hostilities when Al Nassr host Al Shabab

Last-gasp Kante rescues Al Ittihad during frantic finish in Al Qadsiah title showdown

Both goals in 1-1 draw scored in injury-time

Spanish starlet Hernandez talks RSL debut, fan support and Al Ittihad title focus

20-year-old midfielder move to Saudi in January

Al Ahli lead way for RSL clubs in AFC Champions League Elite knockouts

Late Bassogog thunderbolt pegs back Al Ittihad as RSL title race takes new twist

Al Okhdood hold league leaders to 1-1 draw in Jeddah

Al Okhdood appoint Paulo Sergio as new head coach

Former Hearts boss starts mission with Al Ittihad challenge

Petros: From RSL champion with Al Nassr to leading Al Okhdood's survival fight

Hugely experienced Brazilian takes team to Al Ittihad in MW23

Red-hot Toney hits hat-trick to rock Al Hilal, gives perfect birthday present to son

England striker has 12 goals in past 7 RSL games

Al Dawsari: Built for big occasion, Al Hilal captain must lead from front once more

Superb v. Al Kholood but now faces Al Ahli in title test

'A point gained, not two lost': Al Ittihad vow to use last-gasp draw to spur title bid

Stoppage-time penalty sees lead at top reduced to four points

In-form Al Somah delivers again - and it's exactly what Al Orobah brought him to do

Syrian gets winner v Damac to increase all-time record

'We have blood in the body, no?' Nine-game streak snapped, Al Raed looking up

3-1 win at Al Riyadh breathes life into survival bid

Benzema seals emphatic win in Saudi Clasico to increase Al Ittihad's lead at summit

Hosts defeat Al Hilal 4-1 to open seven-point gap

Saudi Clasico: How Kante v Neves is crucial to deciding mega title match-up

RSL leaders Al Ittihad host Al Hilal in top-of-table clash

Saudi Clasico kick-off time adjusted

RSL trio advance as top three clubs in AFC Champions League Elite

Saudis dominate West group stage to progress to last 16

Ice-cold Duran on that sublime winner for Al Nassr at Al Ahli? "Normal..."

Colombian's effort voted BSF Goal of the Week

Assist master Diaby is back! And that's 'good news for everyone who likes Al Ittihad'

Returning winger leads 2024-25 RSL assists with 11

Benzema not focused on Ronaldo battle, has eyes only for RSL title

Al Ittihad lead standings by four points from Al Hilal

Old Derby: Al Wehda look to RSL stalwart Ighalo to lead fight for survival

Nigerian has experience to ignite relegation battle

Duran double decides Jeddah thriller for Al Nassr

Colombian forward helps Al Nassr overcome Al Ahli in cracker

'I feel at home now': After wonderful welcome, Galeno intent on repaying Al Ahli fans

Brazilian one of RSL's marquee signings last month

Tearful Laporte thanks Al Nassr fans for support, dedicates win to late father

Defender's father passed away following illness battle

Al Taawoun confirm Rodolfo Arruabarrena's departure

Argentine leaves club following five-match winless run

Ronaldo celebrates birthday in style, Duran hits double on debut

Al Nassr defeat Al Fayha 3-0 to keep alive RSL title bid

'We never give up' - Benzema's last-gasp winner sends Al Ittihad top

Frenchman scores in 95th minute for 2-1 victory at Al Taawoun

Marcos Leonardo: Al Hilal's brilliant Brazilian delivering on Jesus' judgment

Ex-Benfica winger been a revelation in debut season

Cristiano Ronaldo at 40: Detailing the Al Nassr superstar's enduring ability

Portuguese icon showing little sign of slowing down

'I practise every training with Ruben. It's nice' - is Milinkovic-Savic the RSL free-kick king?

Al Hilal star has converted three already this campaign

Al Hilal hotshot Marcos Leonardo leads RSL monthly awards for January

Bono, Stefano Pioli, Musab Al Juwayr all recognised

'We deserve more': Blanc demands improvement from title-chasers Al Ittihad

Jeddah side rally from 2-0 down to defeat Al Kholood 4-3

Mexico marksman Quinones shining bright to catapult Al Qadsiah's title bid

Summer signing has 9 goals. 4 assists in debut season

After Gerrard departure, how Al Ettifaq can flip their RSL fortunes

Dammam club begin new era on Friday v Al Shabab

Ronaldo tightens grip on golden boot - over to you, Karim and Co

Al Nassr star gets goal and assist in 2-1 win at Al Raed

Al Somah: RSL legend's Al Ahli reunion conjures memories of record-setting reign

League's all-time top-scorer faces old side on Thursday

Ronaldo, Benzema, Mitrovic, Aubameyang, N'Koudou: Who will clinch the golden boot?

How battle for 2024-25 RSL goal king shapes up

MW17 In Focus: title race twists, Aubameyang the showman, diamond N'Koudou

We highlight main talking points from the round

Al Hilal and Neymar part company

Brazil star's time in Kingdom hampered by injury

Al Qadsiah win blows RSL title race wide open

Top two Al Hilal and Al Ittihad suffer away defeats

'We're not stopping' - Ronaldo continues to fire bid for team, individual honours

Al Nassr captain scores in 3-1 win at home to Al Fateh

RSL Matchweek 17 fixture postponed

Al Okhdood v Al Khaleej fixture to be rescheduled

RSL Legends: 'Elton Arabia', the historic Samba star with Saudi in his heart

Much-loved Brazilian propelled Al Fateh to shock title win

RSL Legends: Wilhelmsson, the wandering winger who found a home at Al Hilal

Sweden star enjoyed trophy-laden four years in capital

MW16 In Focus: Legends past, present shine; joy at Al Fateh; Firmino the Liverpool light

We look at some of main talking points from latest round

Quinones double cements Al Qadsiah's top-three spot

Al Orobah slip into the drop zone

Teen Haqawi in dreamland after magical Ronaldo reaction

Al Nassr youngster assists Portuguese superstar v Al Khaleej

Malcom at the double to send Al Hilal three clear at summit

RSL champions comfortable 4-1 winners v Al Wehda

RSL Legends: Al Muwallad, the electric record-breaker made to entertain

Football family rallies around winger ahead of Al Ittihad v Al Shabab

Firmino settles battle of Liverpool luminaries as Al Ahli get back on track

Wins for Al Fayha and Al Okhdood kick of Legends Week

MW16: Legends Week kicks off, Benzema versus Hamdallah, Jaissle draws line?

We run through some of main talking points for this round

SPL debuts Legends Week

Clubs to celebrate legends across two RSL matchweeks

MW15 In Focus: Al Kholood upset elite, Hamdallah bites back, Al Salem stays red-hot

Aubameyang guides Al Qadsiah into third with emphatic win

Al Khobar side see off Al Wehda 3-0 in Mecca

Benzema, Bergwijn shine as Al Ittihad bag fantastic four against Al Raed

Jeddah giants stay second but locked on points with Al Hilal

Terim praises Al Shabab’s fighting spirit after first RSL win

Turkish manager's new side defeated Al Riyadh 2-1

Gomes bounce, Batna magic, fervent fortress: How Al Fateh can save their season

Al Ahsa club rooted to bottom of RSL with one win

New year, new Toney? Now settled in RSL, Al Ahli striker gunning for major 2025

English forward finally hitting straps for Jeddah club

Why Talal Haji's move from Al Ittihad to Al Riyadh is a win for all parties

History-making teenager made loan move last week

Al Somah: 'I had multiple offers but my heart went for Al Orobah'

RSL's all-time top scorer signs 6-month deal with Al Jouf side

RSL legend Al Somah joins Al Orobah

League's all-time top scorer returns to Saudi Arabia

Historic Sakala goal ends Al Ittihad winning run

Hosts hold Al Ittihad as leaders drop from summit

Five-star Al Hilal thrash Al Orobah to reclaim top spot

Reigning champions leapfrog Al Ittihad at summit

Toney breaks record as Al Ahli win five-goal thriller

Terim falls to defeat on Al Shabab debut

Al Orobah appoint Hamad as new head coach

Veteran becomes first Iraqi to manage in RSL

Ronaldo off mark in 2025 as Al Nassr move third with Al Okhdood win

Al Riyadh snatch late draw with Al Khaleej, Al Wehda defeat Al Fateh

Five changes to watch as RSL Fantasy returns

RSL Fantasy managers have big decisions to make

Meet the RSL's four new managers - and what faces them on debut

Plenty of change in the dugout during winter break

Stat Attack - MW14: Al Okhdood beware Ronaldo, Hamdallah's Al Ahli record and more

We pick out the "wow" statistics heading into round 14

Saleh Al Amri: Al Raed's Saudi charm integral upon RSL return

Forward has three goals and three assists this season

Abderrazak Hamdallah: when could he become the RSL's all-time goal king?

Al Shabab star only 10 goals behind Omar Al Somah's mark

Cristiano Ronaldo interview: "Life is good, football is good. But I want more."

Marking two years at Al Nassr, Portuguese icon speaks to SPL about time in Kingdom

After dazzling in debut RSL season, N'Koudou firing Damac once more

Cameroon international sits fourth in 2024-25 scoring charts

SPL outlines preparations for 2024-25 Winter Transfer Window

League held series of intensive workshops with member clubs to assess specific needs, objectives

Cancelo and Lodi: Al Hilal's flying full-backs pivotal to RSL title defence

Portuguese-speaking pair top several attacking stats

Al Shabab appoint Turkish legend Fatih Terim

Former UEFA Cup winner replaces Vitor Pereira

SPL showcases plans in inaugural ‘Marcom Day’ workshop with clubs

Fantasy, CSR and international growth among topics discussed

Leonardo, Al Mousa, Veiga, Amyn - the young talent thriving in 2024-25 RSL

Plethora of emerging stars shining thus far this season

The goalkeepers challenging Bono and Mendy for title of RSL's best

Pair have a number of rivals for 2024-25 goalkeeping mantle

Vitor Pereira bids fond farewell to Al Shabab

Portuguese coach leaves club sixth in 2024-25 RSL

Winter Report: N'Koudou driving Damac, Gerrard's resolve, Al Raed crave consistency

Fourth installment of our series, on teams ranked 10th to 12th

Winter Report: Ronaldo still firing Al Nassr, Al Ahli rally, Al Juwayr shining at Al Shabab

Our series continues with teams ranked 4th to 6th in RSL

Winter Report: Al Ittihad's title tilt, Al Hilal's bid to retain, Al Qadsiah deliver on ambition

In first of our series, we assess the teams placed 1st to 3rd in RSL

Ronaldo backs Saudi Arabia to host 'best World Cup ever', praises RSL growth

Kingdom confirmed as location for football's marquee event

History made as Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of FIFA World Cup 2034

Kingdom will for first time stage sport's marquee tournament

Al Fayha appoint Pedro Emanuel as manager

Ex-Al Taawoun, Al Nassr and Al Khaleej coach replaces Kontis

Tight title battle, top-four race, surprises, survival scrap: how RSL shapes up at break

We take stock as top flight pauses for next month

Bergwijn's late strike ensures Al Ittihad end 2024 at the top

RSL leaders leave it late to beat Ronaldo's Al Nassr

Gerrard out to snap funk, Al Hilal bid to keep on leaders' coattails

Al Taawoun also host Al Ahli to close out RSL for 2024

Promoted sides with differing fortunes meet, first take on third in Jeddah

Al Orobah also welcome Al Riyadh to Sakakah on Friday

Blanc: 'It's always important to take points off title rivals'

RSL leaders Al Ittihad host third-placed Al Nassr Friday

SPL showcases global ambitions in landmark World Football Summit participation

Event took place in Riyadh from December 2-3

Three bottom sides in action, with two hoping for new-manager bounce

Final matchweek before winter break kicks off Thursday

LALIGA opens Riyadh workspace to strengthen SPL ties

Collaboration highlights SPL’s increasing role within football landscape

Al Wehda look to Carreno to once again stir struggling club

Uruguayan back in second stint with side third bottom in RSL

Adam wins Qassim derby for Al Taawoun

Wolves move four points clear of city rivals Al Raed

Milinkovic-Savic brace earns derby win for Al Hilal

Jesus' men come from behind to beat Al Shabab 2-1

Five memorable Al Shabab v Al Hilal derbies

Riyadh derby has served up many thrillers over years

Al Qadsiah leave it late to edge out Al Khaleej

Al Othman's header lifts Al Qadsiah above rivals

Wijnaldum and Fabinho: Liverpool luminaries with competing RSL ambitions

Ex-teammates meet on Saturday in Al Ettifaq v Al Ittihad

A duo of derby duels, while RSL leaders Al Ittihad go to Al Ettifaq

Matchweek 12 concludes with three mouth-watering fixtures

Qassim Derby coaches with shared past go head-to-head in RSL

Hellmann, Arruabarrena both managed UAE's Al Wasl

Ronaldo's Al Nassr seek response, new era begins at Al Wehda

Fifth hosts sixth in what's sure to be thriller on East Coast

Morad Khodari: Al Ahli youth product flying family name at Al Wehda

Exciting Saudi forward has generational link to Mecca club

Hugely important day at bottom, Al Riyadh seeking bounce back

Matchweek 12 kicks off on Thursday with 3 key games

Key Battles: where Qassim Derby will be won and lost

Al Raed host Al Taawoun with Buraidah bragging rights on line

RSL sides complete clean sweep in AFC Champions League Elite

All three clubs book spot in last 16 with 3 rounds to spare

Back at Al Okhdood, Ben Zekri conjures memories of that viral celebration

Algerian returns to Najran on Thursday with Al Kholood

A look back at the 2023-24 Qassim Derbies

It was Al Taawoun who ultimately took bragging rights

Saud Abdulhamid makes history in Serie A with AS Roma

Saudi Arabia defender debuts in Italian top flight

Abdullah Al Salem: free-scoring Saudi lighting up RSL with Al Khaleej

Striker has six goals in past three league appearances

Hamed and Dieng: carrying red-hot heat from Cairo to RSL

Midfield duo could face off when Damac host Al Kholood

Lamouchi and Gerrard meet in capital, Al Ittihad out to take top spot

Sunday's fixtures begin with Damac hosting Al Kholood

Al Khaleej stun Al Hilal in five-goal thriller

RSL leaders beaten for first time in 47 RSL matches

Al Wehda need to flip fortunes, RSL surprise packages host champions

Al Raed kick off Saturday action at home to Al Orobah

From Real Madrid to RSL rivals, Ronaldo and Nacho link up again

Al Nassr and Al Qadsiah captains face one another on Friday

Donis returns to Al Hilal with Al Khaleej confounding expectations

Greek manager has overseen new club's rise to sixth in RSL

Pioli's impact at Al Nassr has been undeniable - now how far can they go?

Italian has got club firing in first few months in RSL

Ronaldo, Amyn, N'Koudou, Maloida headline RSL hits during FIFA break

Numerous league stars shine for their international sides

Neymar: '2034 has all the potential to be the best World Cup ever'

Brazil superstar throws support behind Saudi Arabia bid

Three is a magic number? How promoted trio have adapted to RSL

We check progress made by 2024-25 season's new boys

Bafetimbi Gomis: RSL legend with a love for Saudi, goals and gahwa

We pay tribute to ex-Al Hilal star as calls time on super career

Intense title race, tight at bottom, Mitrovic, Gerrard: how RSL shapes up at break

Main storylines as league pauses for latest FIFA hiatus

RSL bottom clubs target climb, Al Taawoun utilise home comforts

Matchweek 10 closes out with three exciting games on Saturday

Gerrard's Al Ettifaq visit champions, another thrilling Riyadh derby in offing

Al Ahli seeking winning return to RSL on Friday

New boys Al Kholood, Al Orobah aim to thwart in-form, top-four pair

Al Qadsiah, Al Fayha also in action as Matchweek 10 kicks off

Big signing Zouma can bring both quality and experience to Al Orobah

Ex-Chelsea and France star set to face Al Ittihad on Thursday

Derby Week Hub: news, interviews, videos & more

Venue changes announced

Two fixtures in Jeddah affected

Al Ittihad dominate RSL awards for October

Jeddah side reeled off four league wins through the month

Casteels on Eastern Derby win: "It was important for whole region."

Al Qadsiah triumph 2-0 at near rivals Al Ettifaq

Aubameyang out to add Eastern Derby to decorated rivalry résumé

Al Qadsiah striker faces Al Ettifaq in RSL on Saturday

Koulibaly proud of Al Hilal in Capital Derby: "We showed our character."

RSL leaders come from behind to earn draw at Al Nassr

How Gerrard can use Eastern Derby to reignite Al Ettifaq's season

Liverpool legend's side host Al Qadsiah on Saturday night

Smiling Fabinho on "big" Sea Derby win, Al Amri heroics and RSL title tilt

Al Ittihad defeat Al Ahli 1-0 in Jeddah to move joint top

With Eastern Derby, Al Ettifaq's Al Malki completes special RSL set

Saudi midfielder has played for Al Ittihad and Al Hilal

Interview: Pioli on joining Al Nassr, Ronaldo's drive and first Capital Derby

RSL sits down down with ex-AC Milan manager before clash with Al Hilal

Ivan Toney on first Sea Derby: "We want to make Jeddah green.”

England striker leads Al Ahli attack against Al Ittihad

Al Dawsari and Al Sahlawi: Capital Derby legends on either side of divide

Both top RSL charts for goals in fixture for respective clubs

Ibanez: Al Ahli dam bidding to hold back Al Ittihad in Sea Derby

Brazil defender key to side's hopes in Jeddah on Thursday

Al Hilal warm up for Capital Derby with yet another win

RSL leaders see off Al Taawoun 2-0 in Riyadh

Ronaldo-less Al Nassr drop points ahead of Capital Derby

Ben Zekri continues strong start at Al Kholood

RSL debutants host Ronaldo and Co, Toney finding his RSL feet

Friday's triple-header kicks off with Al Qadsiah hosting Damac

Al Hilal's Neves to miss Capital Derby

Club confirm key midfielder out for up to four weeks

RSL pioneer Donis returns to former club in need of a lift

Greek coach swapped Al Wehda for Al Khaleej in summer

Learning under Lamouchi: how Al Riyadh are flying high in RSL

Revamped capital club sit fourth in table after seven rounds

SPL boosts social role with National Blood Donation Campaign

Season-long initiative in collaboration with Ministry of Health

Neymar: "I’m so happy. I’m back.”

Al Hilal superstar makes long-awaited comeback to action

Brazil superstar Neymar set for long-awaited Al Hilal return

Forward, sidelined for past year, in Monday's AFC Champions Elite squad

Bottom clubs need a reprieve, Gerrard demands response

Matchweek 7 rounds off on Sunday with much to play for

Benzema and Diaby impress as Al Ittihad brush aside Al Qadsiah

Draws in Buraidah, Khamis Mushait as N'Koudou nets wonder goal