Al-Tai edged out Al-Riyadh in a close win on Friday, 1-2, relating to matchweek 28 of the Saudi Pro League. To this matchweek, Odair Hellmann 's team came from two defeats, and Leonardo Ramos's team came from a draw.
The first goal was scored by Bernard Mensah shortly before the interval.
After 52 minutes, Al-Riyadh saw AbduAlelah Al-Khibari get a straight red card in the 59th minute, Abdulhadi Al-Harajin struck for Odair Hellmann 's team. In an unlucky moment Khalid Bin Shuwayyi scored an own goal deep into added time.
After the result Al-Tai are 14th in the table, with 26 points, while Al-Riyadh sit 15th place, with 25 points. With regard to the next fixture, Leonardo Ramos's team visit Al-Fayha. Meanwhile, Odair Hellmann 's team will host Al-Ahli Jeddah.
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Abdulhadi Al-Harajin 59' Khalid Bin Shuwayyi 90' (o.g.) | Bernard Mensah 45' |