Rimal Suffer First Defeat of the Season Against Al Ittihad

We lost 2-1 at home to Al Ittihad on Friday night, our first defeat of the season against tough opposition. All round, though, a performance to be proud of.

How It Went

Al Ittihad took the lead on 21 minutes. We pushed for an equaliser and thought we had one, only for the goal to be disallowed, and barely thirty seconds later they were up the other end to make it two on 68 minutes.

We went more attacking from the bench after that, and it brought a goal. Left-back Jalil Tinguiano scored a very good one on 89 minutes, but there was not enough time left to find a second.

What the Head Coach Said

Football can be cruel sometimes. I thought the performance was outstanding and we dominated the football match. Ultimately they took their chances when they came and you have to give them credit for that.

Rich Peniket, Head Coach

Where It Leaves Us

We sit second on twelve points from five matches, with a game in hand on the leaders. Thirteen goals scored and two conceded.

Next Up

Attention turns to matchday six and Fursan Hispania FC away on Saturday 10 October.