Al Hilal defeated Al-Riyadh, 1-3, on Friday, on matchweek 23. To this matchweek, Odair Hellmann 's team came from a win, and Jorge Jesus's team came from three wins.
With 45 minutes already played, Aleksandar Mitrovic wasted the chance to score. The first-half ended without any goals.
In an unlucky moment Ali Al Bulayhi scored an own goal in the 52nd minute. After 66 minutes, Rúben Neves fired home for Al Hilal, from the penalty spot. Jorge Jesus's team scored their second goal of the game through Michael, with 75 minutes on the clock. Aleksandar Mitrovic netted the last goal in time added on from the penalty spot.
After the result Al Hilal are 1st in the table, with 65 points, while Al-Riyadh sit 15th place, with 23 points. Next up, Jorge Jesus's team will play at home against Damac FC, whilst Odair Hellmann 's team will play away against Al-Fayha.
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Ali Al Bulayhi 52' (o.g.) Rúben Neves 66' (pen.) Michael 75' Aleksandar Mitrovic 90' (pen.) |
