A double from the Serbian Aleksandar Mitrovic to which is added the purpose of Salem Al Dawsari this Saturday led to victory and the establishment of the reigning champions, Al Hilal, at the head of the Saudi Pro League, ending in unbeaten condition and Al Ittihad’s good streak in Karim Benzemaauthor of the only goal for his team (3-1).
Mitrovic He is leading the ranking of top scorers. He has eight in four games. More than three Karim Benzemasecond, and five above cristiano ronaldo, of Al Nassr, third in the table.
The rivalry between the two best teams in the competition, both of which came away with absolute victories, three in as many days, ended with the side of the champions, Al Hilal, sealing the match in the first half. In the final minutes, in 86, Benzema closed the gap by scoring the only goal of the visit after sending a pass from Moussa Diaby.
Two assists from Rúben Neves and Mitrovic, 8 goals
Mitrovic He opened the scoring in the 3rd minute by taking advantage of a ball received from Ruben Neves and extended the lead after a quarter of an hour, with a penalty. Eight before break, Al Dawsari made third, also assisted by Neves. Finally came the Benzema which completed the last point.
Earlier, Al Shabab defeated Al Taawon with a penalty converted by Abderrazak Hamdallah (1-0) and Al Riyadh beat Al Raed 1-2, playing from the half-hour mark with fewer players due to the dismissal of the Cameroonian Oumar Gonzalez.
Al Hilal remain sole leaders with three points ahead of Al Ittihad, Al Shabab and Al Ettifaq, who on Friday lost 0-3 against Al Nassr, fifth.
Source: La Verdad
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