Saudi League harvest: Al-Hilal overcomes Al-Taei and Damak surprises the defending champion
Al-Hilal defeated its counterpart Al-Taei 2-1, while Al-Nasr recovered with a major victory over Al-Riyadh 4-1 in the framework of the sixteenth round of the Saudi Football League.
On the other hand, Al-Ittihad, the defending champion, lost to its host Damak 1-3, Al-Hazm won over Al-Fateh 2-0, Al-Taawoun defeated Al-Fayhaa 4-1, Al-Khaleej defeated Abha 3-1, Al-Wahda defeated Al-Akhdoo 2-0, and Al-Shabab tied with Al-Ittifaq 0-0. With the same result, Al-Ahly’s confrontation with Al-Raed ended.
Results of round 16 matches
– Thursday
Al Hazm 2 – Al Fatah 0
Damak 3 – Al-Ittihad 1
Al-Shabab 0 – Al-Ittifaq 0
– Friday
Al-Taei 1 – Al-Hilal 2
Al-Taawoun 4 – Al-Fayhaa 1
Al Khaleej 3 – Abha 1
Al-Nasr 4 – Riyadh 1
– Saturday
Al-Ahly 0 – Al-Raed 0
Al-Wehda 2 – Al- Ukhdood 0
Ranking of the top teams
1- Al Hilal: 44 points from 16 matches
2- Al-Nasr: 37
3- Al-Ahly: 31
4- Al-Taawon: 31
5- Al-Ittihad: 28