Al-Shabaab vs Al-Hilal: Riyadh Derby Ends 1-1 at Halftime
- Riyadh derby is on fire 🔥 Hamdallah's header gives youth a breakthrough ⚽🔥
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Riyadh Derby Ignites with Thrilling First Half
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Riyadh derby exploded into life on Friday night as Al-Shabaab and Al-Hilal battled to a 1-1 draw in a captivating first half at the Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Stadium. The twelfth round clash of the 2024-25 Saudi League season delivered early fireworks, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
Al-Shabaab struck first, with Abdel Razek Hamdallah finding the back of the net in the 6th minute. The veteran striker’s header sent the home crowd into raptures.
Though, Al-Hilal responded swiftly. Just eight minutes later, Savic leveled the score, silencing the Al-Shabaab faithful. The equalizer came after a VAR review disallowed Hamdallah’s second goal, adding another layer of drama to the already intense encounter.
The first half concluded with both teams locked in a fierce battle for supremacy.Al Hilal defender Koulibaly received a red card just before the whistle, leaving his team with ten men for the remainder of the match.
The stage is set for a dramatic second half, with both teams eager to secure bragging rights in the Riyadh derby.
Riyadh derby is on fire 🔥
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Derby Heads 🔥
Savic scores and equals ⚽🔥