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Video: Bounou steals the spotlight in Saudi Arabia in World Cup style

Al-Taawoun vs Al Hilal
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The Moroccan goalkeeper makes headlines

Morocco's Yassine Bounou is at it again. The Al-Hilal goalkeeper stole the spotlight on Saudi soil once more with an exceptional moment against Al-Taawoun, proof yet again of his knack for dealing with the toughest shots.

His brilliance lit up Al-Hilal's thumping 6-0 win over Al-Taawoun in the seventh round of the Roshn Saudi Pro League. Bounou clawed away a powerful strike in a manner that had the crowd on their feet.

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  • An exceptional save from Bounou

    Bono tipped away a powerful strike from outside the box from an Al-Taawoun player, holding his ground and reacting to a shot that flew towards his net at pace. His save denied the hosts a goal against Al-Hilal.

    It didn't go unnoticed. The Roshn Saudi Pro League association handed Bono the award for best save of the round, recognition of a stunning reaction and the way he read the strike.

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  • A moment that brings back World Cup memories

    Bono's save was no fluke. The Moroccan goalkeeper had pulled off something similar at the last World Cup, brilliantly stopping a penalty from a standing position against the Netherlands in the round of 16.

    That moment became one of the highlights of Bono's career. His saves kept Morocco alive in the tournament, and now he has produced it all over again, this time in an Al-Hilal shirt.

    Decisive stops and moments like these keep cementing Bono's status at Al-Hilal, giving the team greater assurance in matches. He remains one of the most prominent goalkeepers on Saudi grounds.

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