In an action-packed Friday night in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Hilal reclaimed their winning form with a 2-0 victory over Al-Fayha, while Al-Ahli and Al-Khaleej battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the 24th round of the competition.
Al-Hilal Closes In on League Leaders
Al-Hilal secured a crucial win against Al-Fayha at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, narrowing the gap with league leaders Al-Ittihad to just four points. Mohammed Kanno opened the scoring for Al-Hilal in the 18th minute with a well-taken goal, while Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović sealed the victory in stoppage time (90+2) with a clinical finish. The win elevated Al-Hilal to 54 points, keeping their title hopes alive. Meanwhile, Al-Fayha remained stagnant at 22 points, staying in 14th place.
Al-Ahli and Al-Khaleej Share Spoils in 2-2 Thriller
In another exciting fixture, Al-Ahli and Al-Khaleej played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the same venue. Al-Ahli took the lead in the 30th minute through Said Mubarak, who expertly finished a long ball with a delicate touch. Al-Khaleej responded just before halftime, with Abdullah Al-Salem equalizing in the 45th minute after a precise pass from Fabio Martinez.
The drama continued deep into first-half stoppage time as Fabio Martinez turned scorer, netting Al-Khaleej’s second goal in the 45+7th minute. The Brazilian found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper after a clever pass into the box and made no mistake. However, Al-Ahli fought back in the dying moments of the match, with Galindo securing a dramatic equalizer in the 90th minute, courtesy of a well-placed assist from Firas Al-Buraikan.
The draw leaves Al-Ahli in fifth place with 48 points, while Al-Khaleej sits in 10th with 30 points.
Al-Hilal Narrows Gap with Al-Ittihad After Victory Over Al-Fayha, While Al-Ahli and Al-Khaleej Play Out Thrilling 2-2 Draw in Saudi Pro League
