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CWC: Ighalo Scores on Debut As Al Hilal Book Date With Chelsea

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Odion Ighalo scored on his aggressive debut as Al Hilal booked a spot within the semi-final of the FIFA Membership World Cup after thrashing Al Jazira 6-1 on Sunday evening.

Abdoulay Diaby put Al Jazira forward on 14 minutes.

Ighalo nonetheless equalised for Al Hilal 9 minutes earlier than the break.

The Nigeria worldwide, who lately linked up with the Asian champions from rivals Al Shabab was changed by Andre Carrillo within the seventy fifth minute.

Former West Bromwich Albion midfielder Matheus Pereira, Mohamed Kanno, Salem Al Dawsari, Moussa Marega and Carrillo scored the opposite objectives for the Saudi Arabia Skilled League champions.

Al Hilal will face Europeans champions Chelsea within the semi-final on Wednesday.