JEDDAH — Al Hilal booked their place in the King’s Cup final after defeating Al Ahli 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time, setting up a showdown with Al Kholood.In a marathon semi-final, goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged as the hero in the shootout, producing crucial saves to send Al Hilal through.Theo Hernandez had given Al Hilal the lead in the 39th minute with a powerful strike, before Ivan Toney equalized from the penalty spot in the 81st minute to force extra time.With neither side able to find a winner, the match was decided on penalties, where Bounou denied Toney’s effort and later saved from Galeno to seal victory.Al Hilal will now face Al Kholood in the final after the latter eliminated defending champions Al Ittihad on penalties in the other semi-final.JEDDAH — Al Hilal booked their place in the King’s Cup final after defeating Al Ahli 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time, setting up a showdown with Al Kholood.In a marathon semi-final, goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged as the hero in the shootout, producing crucial saves to send Al Hilal through.Theo Hernandez had given Al Hilal the lead in the 39th minute with a powerful strike, before Ivan Toney equalized from the penalty spot in the 81st minute to force extra time.With neither side able to find a winner, the match was decided on penalties, where Bounou denied Toney’s effort and later saved from Galeno to seal victory.Al Hilal will now face Al Kholood in the final after the latter eliminated defending champions Al Ittihad on penalties in the other semi-final.
