Al Ittihad defender, Ashleigh Plumptre is in contention for the Saudi Women’s Premier League Goal of the Month, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The nomination is for her second goal during Al Ittihad’s impressive 6-2 victory over Al Ahly.
Plumptre, who plays as a centre-back, showcased her prowess by scoring a hat-trick in the first half of the game – her second hat-trick since joining Al Ittihad.
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Notably, she had marked her debut for the club with a remarkable hat-trick as well.
Among the nominees for the award are Tanzania’s Clara Lovanga and Mexico’s Veronica Perez.
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Plumptre has been a significant contributor to Al Ittihad's success this season, having scored a total of six goals.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun
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