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Al Hilal Dominates Riyadh Derby, Extends League Lead
12 Jan
Summary
- Al Hilal secured a 3-1 victory over rival Al Nassr.
- The win extended Al Hilal's lead at the top of the league.
- Al Nassr suffered their third consecutive league defeat.
Al Hilal further solidified their claim to the Saudi Pro League title by securing a crucial 3-1 victory against rivals Al Nassr in the Riyadh Derby on Monday. Ruben Neves, Salem Al Dawsari, and Mohamed Kanno were on the scoresheet for Al Hilal, while Cristiano Ronaldo netted Al Nassr's lone goal. This win propelled Al Hilal to a commanding seven-point lead atop the league standings with 38 points from 14 games.
The match saw an early setback for Al Hilal's goalkeeper, Mohammed Al Yami, who experienced a couple of nervous moments. Despite Al Nassr taking the lead in the 42nd minute through Ronaldo, Al Hilal responded strongly in the second half. Salem Al Dawsari equalized from the penalty spot in the 55th minute after Malcom was fouled.
The game took a critical turn when Al Nassr's goalkeeper, Nawaf Alaqidi, received a red card for an incident with Ruben Neves. Al Hilal capitalized on their numerical advantage, with Mohamed Kanno scoring in the 81st minute, and Ruben Neves adding a third from a penalty in stoppage time, sealing a vital three points.
