Super Falcons star Francisca Ordega finally broke her scoring drought with a crucial opener that powered Al Ittihad to a hard-fought 2–0 victory over Neom SC in the Saudi Women’s Premier League on Saturday evening.
The goal came at a perfect moment for a player who has battled for minutes this season, Footballrover reports.
Francisca Ordega’s Early Strike Lifts Al Ittihad
The forward showed sharp instincts as she buried the opening goal of the match, giving the visiting Al-Ittihad side the early control they needed.
Beyond the goal, Francisca Ordega also created the most scoring chances in the match (2), proving her influence in the final third.
The Nigerian international had played only 67 minutes across five league matches after being reduced to a bench role.
Handed her first start of the campaign, she responded in style with her first Saudi Women’s Premier League goal of the season.
Her compatriot and team captain Ashleigh Plumptre also featured, helping anchor the defensive structure during crucial spells of the contest.
Al Ittihad Capitalise as Neom SC Go a Player Down
The tide turned against the home team when Brigitte Omboudou was shown a straight red card around the half-hour mark, reducing Neom SC to ten players. Al Ittihad wasted no time capitalising.
Five minutes before halftime, Lamar Mohammad delivered a neat assist that set up Ordega, who fired the visitors into the lead. That strike remained the difference going into the break.
Two minutes after the restart, Maria Diaz Cirauqui doubled the advantage, sealing a vital win for Al Ittihad and giving them full control of the second-half rhythm.
Ordega’s impact recalls her impressive first campaign at the club, where she contributed nine goal involvements—six goals and three assists in seven appearances.
This season started slower, but her first goal in six matches may prove the spark she needs.
The win also brought Al Ittihad back on track after their 1–1 draw with Al Ahli in their last outing. The team now sits third on the league table with 13 points and will face Al Ula next after a month-plus break.
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