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Video: Bergwijn rescues Al-Ittihad from the Al-Hazem trap with a historic hat-trick

Netherlands star makes headlines in the Roshn League

Steven Bergwijn rescued Al-Ittihad from the trap of Al-Hazm on Monday evening, driving "the Doyen" to a thrilling 3-2 win in the third round of the Roshn League. The match swung one way then the other right up until the final whistle.

Victory took Al-Ittihad to 7 points from three rounds, built on two wins and a draw. That leaves them temporarily top of the Roshn League, a single point clear of the chasing pack led by Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal.

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Al-Hazm strikes early: Bergwijn responds emphatically
Al-Hazm stunned their visitors with an early goal in the 18th minute. Abdulaziz Al-Duwaish found the back of Al-Ittihad's net, piling the pressure on "the Dean" and handing the hosts a huge morale boost.
Al-Ittihad's response was swift, and Bergwijn proved the key to their comeback. He levelled matters in the 34th minute with a rocket of a shot that flew into the net, then struck again just seven minutes later, coolly converting a penalty to give his side the lead. The first half ended with Al-Ittihad in front 2-1.

Ben Debka brings the game level, and Bergwijn settles it
Al-Hazm kept pushing after the break and drew level on 59 minutes. Sufyan Ben Dabka climbed highest inside the box and headed home, dragging the match back to square one.
The equaliser cranked up the tension for the closing stages. Then Al-Ittihad won a penalty, and Bergwijn stepped up again to slot it neatly home, completing his hat-trick and handing "the Dean" three precious points.
Al-Hazm chased an equaliser deep into stoppage time, but Al-Ittihad clung to their lead. They ground out a hard-fought win against opponents who showed real character and refused to buckle after going behind.
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Historic hat-trick: Bergwijn continues to rewrite the records
Bergwijn's hat-trick against Al-Hazm carried special significance. It was the third of the Dutch star's career, but his first in an Al-Ittihad shirt since joining the club in the summer of 2024, writing one of his most memorable nights with "the Doyen" and confirming his value as one of the team's most important attacking weapons.
The treble took Bergwijn's tally to 41 goals in an Al-Ittihad shirt since he arrived, fresh confirmation of his goalscoring presence and his ability to show up in matches where the team needs a player to settle the details.
Between Al-Hazm's two comebacks and Bergwijn's historic hat-trick, Al-Ittihad emerged with a valuable victory that underlines the strength of their character at the start of the season. The Dutch winger proved once again that he can carry the team's burden when the match reaches its most difficult moments.