Tawamba Scores In Taawoun’s Win Over Al Raed

Leandre Tawamba scored in his side’s 3-2 win away from home on match day 11 of the Saudi Professional Championship.

The Cameroonian international started the game and nearly went the entire duration as he played 89 minutes, helping his team to a goal.

Argentine midfeild engine, Alejandro Romero gifted Taawoun the lead at the 5th minute of play. Al Read nearly equaled the scoreline 10 minutes later, but VAR overruled a penalty shout the referee had initially adhered to.

Naldo doubled the advantage for Tawamba and his Taawoun teammates but the lead was soon – to – be halved by the visitors.

Cape Verde international Júlio Tavares scored in borrowed time (45+4). Leandre Tawamba made it 3 for the visitors at the 84th minute before he made way.

Mohamed Fouzair converted from the spot to give Al Read some hope but it went on to end 3-2 in favor of the away side. The goal was Tawamba’s 3rd in the Saudi Professional league. The victory took Al Taawoun to 4th with 23 points harvested from 11 games.