Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Mensah has earned a spot in Sofascore’s Saudi Pro League Team of the Week for his outstanding performance in Al Tai’s 3-1 victory over Al-Fateh on Thursday evening.
Mensah played a pivotal role in the match held at the Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa’ed Stadium, contributing significantly throughout the entire game.
The first half was tightly contested, with both teams generating chances but struggling to finish. Al-Fateh struck first in the 3rd minute with a right-footed shot from Djaniny after a swift counterattack. Al Tai equalized in the 11th minute when Robert Bauer headed in from close range following a corner kick. The remainder of the first half saw both sides unable to break the deadlock.
The second half began with both teams aggressively seeking the lead. Al Tai gained a crucial advantage in the 56th minute when Al-Fateh’s Ali Al Zubaidi received a second yellow card for a foul, reducing Al-Fateh to ten men. Al Tai capitalized on this advantage in the 82nd minute when Mensah headed home from a corner, demonstrating excellent timing and technique to put his team ahead 2-1.
Al Tai secured the win with a final goal, making the score 3-1. Mensah’s decisive goal and overall performance were instrumental in his team’s success.
Mensah has been in excellent form this season, appearing in 28 games, scoring 14 goals, and providing one assist in the Saudi Pro League.
