The Saudi League: a dramatic victory that secures the lead of Al-Nassr
Al-Nasr escaped from a certain loss, when it defeated Al-Batin 3-1 to maintain the top of the general standings of the Saudi Football League, two points ahead of Al-Ittihad, who in turn beat Al-Khaleej 3-0, in the framework of the nineteenth round of the competition.
The defending champion, Al-Hilal, stumbled in a draw against Al-Wahda 3-3, while Al-Shabab lost to Al-Adalah 1-2. The results of the other confrontations varied from the round, in which the teams scored 29 goals in 8 matches, at a rate of 3.62 goals per match.
Results of round 19 matches
Al-Fath 2 – Al-Ta’i 3
Al Fayhaa 2 – Abha 0
Al Wahda 3 – Al Hilal 3
Al ra’ed 1 – Al Itifaq2
Al Khaleej 0 – Al Wehda 3
Al Nasser 3 – Al-Batin 1
Dhamak 1 – Al Taawun 2
Al Shabab 1 – Al Adalah 2
Ranking of the leading teams
1- Al Nasr: 46 points from 19 matches
2- Al-Ittihad: 44
3- Al Shabab: 40
4- Al Itifaq: 34
5- Al-Hilal: 32 out of 16