Saudi League: Al-Hilal clings to the lead…and Al-Nasr turns its deficit into a victory
Al-Nasr Club came from behind to win over Damak 2-1, in the tenth round of the Saudi League. Damak took the lead in the first half with a goal from Georges-Kevin Nkoudou (45+2), before Al-Nasr responded with two goals from Anderson Talisca (52) and Cristiano Ronaldo. (56).
In a second match, Al-Ahly defeated Al-Wahda 3-1. Allan Saint-Maxime (45+3), Roger Ibanez (68) and Riyad Mahrez (84) scored for the winner, and Al-Ahly player Abdel Basset Hindi scored for the loser (51 by mistake in his team’s goal).
Al-Shabab won over Al-Tai 2-0, with the goals scored by Habib Diallo (50) and Hussein Al-Qahtani (90+5).
Al-Hazm also won over Al-Riyadh 4-3, with scores for the winner, Fayez Soleimani (6, 42), Muhammad Al-Thani (36), and Muhammad Badamosi (72), and for the loser, Amir Saeed (10, 45 + 10) and Omar Gonzalez (86).
The round’s matches opened with Al-Hilal, the leader, defeating Al-Khaleej 1-0, Al-Fateh defeating Abha 4-1, and Al-Fayhaa defeating Al-Akhdood 2-1, while Al-Taawoun tied with Al-Ittihad 1-1, with the round concluding today, facing Riyadh and Al-Ettifaq.
Ranking of top teams:
1- Al Hilal: 26 points from 10 matches
2- Al Taawon: 23
3- Al Nasr: 22
4- Al-Ahly: 22
5- Al-Ittihad: 20
6- Al-Fath: 20