Ashleigh Plumptre delivered a moment of brilliance, providing a key assist that helped Al Ittihad secure a dominant 4-0 victory over Eastern Flames in the Saudi Women’s Premier League.
The Super Falcons defender’s perfect pass sealed the win and ensured her team bounced back from a recent defeat, Footballrover reports.
Ashleigh Plumptre’s key role in Al Ittihad’s dominant victory
On Friday evening at the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Stadium in Jeddah, Ashleigh Plumptre played a vital role in Al Ittihad’s big home win.
While Leticia Nunes stole the spotlight with a first-half hat-trick, it was Plumptre’s vision and assist that set up the final goal, wrapped up by Lili Iskandar in the 62nd minute.
A well-deserved comeback for Al Ittihad
This victory marked a crucial turning point for Al Ittihad, who had previously suffered a 4-2 loss to Al-Shabab.
Plumptre and her teammates were eager to restore their winning momentum after having also secured a 3-0 win over Al-Taraji in their previous outing.
Victory moves Al Ittihad up the standings
With the 4-0 win, Ashleigh Plumptre and Al Ittihad moved up to 4th place in the standings with 15 points after nine games.
Al Ittihad’s big home win put them in a strong position as they prepare for their next clash with Al-Nassr in the SAFF Women’s Cup.
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