Al Fateh overcame Al-Ahli Jeddah, 5x1, on Saturday, on to matchday 5 of the Saudi Pro League. To this matchweek, Slaven Bilic's team came from a draw, and Matthias Jaissle's team came from four wins. Mourad Batna made a tremendous game.
In a very unlucky moment, Abbas Al-Hassan scored an own-goal in the 6th minute. After 21 minutes, Feras Al-Buraikan fired home for Al Fateh, from the penalty spot.
In the 58th minute, Lucas Zelarayán scored the second goal for Slaven Bilic's team. In the final minutes of the game, Mourad Batna doubled the lead for Al Fateh, from the penalty spot. In the closing stages of the game, Slaven Bilic's team increased their lead with a goal from forward. In stoppage time, Al-Ahli Jeddah saw Merih Demiral get a straight red card in the closing stages of the game, Sofiane Bendebka wrapped things up, from the penalty spot.
After the result Al-Ahli Jeddah are 4th in the table, with 12 points, while Al Fateh sit 7th place, with 8 points. With regard to the next fixture, Slaven Bilic's team will play away against Al Khaleej, while Matthias Jaissle's team will play at home against Al Taawon.
5-1 | ||
Abbas Al-Hassan 6' (o.g.) Feras Al-Buraikan 21' (pen.) Lucas Zelarayán 58' Mourad Batna 89' (pen.) 90' Sofiane Bendebka 90' (pen.) |
