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Yasser Al-Qahtani Goal Record Run

Yasser Al-Qahtani's header in Jeddah sealed the 2007–08 league title for Al Hilal.

Yasser Al-Qahtani scored the winning goal in the 2007–08 season match against Al Ittihad, which secured the league title for Al Hilal. The goal was a header that skimmed off his head into the bottom right corner of the goal.

Quick Facts

Notable record: Among the top scorers for Al Hilal in domestic league history

Lore & Background

The match took place at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah. Al Hilal won 1–0, with Al-Qahtani's goal coming in the 49th minute. The league title is remembered with the nickname 'Yasser's hair' due to the goal being scored when the ball skimmed by his header.

Reader's Guide

The goal is described as a header that skimmed off Yasser Al-Qahtani's head, not a volley. The match was played in Jeddah, not Riyadh.

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