Al-Hilal Secures Fourth Straight Win in Saudi Professional League

Al-Hilal secured its fourth straight win in the Saudi Professional League, defeating Al-Ittihad 3-1 and leading with 12 points after the fourth round of the competition with full marks.

Both teams entered the match aiming to continue their perfect start to the Roshan League and claim their fourth victory in the competition. Al-Ittihad had previously won against Al-Kholud, Al-Tawun, and Al-Wahda, while Al-Hilal had won against Al-Akhdoud, Damak, and Al-Riyadh.

Lineups

Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus relied on the following lineup:

• Yassin Bunou (goalkeeper)
• Other players’ names

Al-Ittihad coach Laurent Blanc entered the El Clasico match with the following lineup:

• Goalkeeper’s name
• Other players’ names

Match Summary

Al-Hilal dominated the match, with Serbian top scorer Mitrovic scoring the first goal in the 3rd minute. Al-Hilal scored the second goal in the 14th minute, with Mitrovic extending his side’s lead from the penalty spot.

Salem Al-Dosari compounded Al-Ittihad’s problems and deepened their wounds with a third goal in the 36th minute. Karim Benzema reduced the deficit for Al-Ittihad in the 86th minute, but it was too late to change the outcome of the match.

Match Statistics

• Al-Hilal: 3 goals
• Al-Ittihad: 1 goal
• Al-Hilal: 12 points in 4 matches

Post-Match Analysis

Al-Hilal’s victory marked their fourth straight win in the Saudi Professional League, while Al-Ittihad suffered their first defeat of the season. The match was officiated by Swiss referee Sandro Scherer.

Al-Hilal fans raised a wide banner in the stands to support Saudi national team player Fahd Al-Mawlid after his recent fall and hospital stay, wishing him a speedy recovery.