Georginio Wijnaldum Announces Himself to the Saudi Pro League with a Brace in His Side’s Win Against Al-Ta’ee
Georginio Wijnaldum’s performance was the highlight of Al-Ettifaq’s 4-3 home win against Al-Ta’ee in the Saudi Pro League.
Wijnaldum, a summer signing from PSG, showed his worth by wasting no time to put his imprint on this match with a goal in the 2nd minute to send Al-Ettifaq on their way.
Al-Ta’ee responded immediately through Bernard Mensah, equalizing in the 10th minute, and doubling both his and the team’s tally in the 36th minute to go 2-1 up against the hosts.
Moussa Dembele leveled things before halftime at 2-2 before Mensah completed his hattrick for Al-Ta’ee in the 54th minute, giving them a 2-3 lead. Georginio Wijnaldum struck his second in the 72nd minute to level things up before Moussa Dembele grabbed the winner in the 93rd minute.
The ex-Liverpool midfielder showed his energy, guile, and goal threat in this match, highlighting why his manager Steven Gerrard wanted to sign him.
Georginio Wijnaldum will be an important cog in the Al-Ettifaq machine this season as they look to maintain a title challenge. The win against Al-Ta’ee pushed them up to 4th on the table, and just two points behind leaders Al-Ittihad.
