Saudi League: Al-Hilal Defeats Al-Hazem, Al-Ahli Beats Al-Fayha

Riyadh, October 19 (KUNA) -- Al-Hilal defeated their guests Al-Hazem 1-0, while Al-Ahli overcame their hosts Al-Fayha 3-2, on Monday in the tenth round of the Saudi Professional League, known as the Roshn Saudi League.

At the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal for Al-Hilal in the 89th minute, leading his team to three points and strengthening their position at the top of the standings with 24 points, two points ahead of second-placed Al-Qadsiah ahead of their upcoming match next Friday. Meanwhile, Al-Hazem remained on nine points in 11th place.

In the other match, played at the Al-Majmaah Sports City stadium, Al-Ahli overturned a deficit to defeat Al-Fayha 3-2. Al-Fayha took the lead first through Brazilian Hugo Moura in the 44th minute, before Ukrainian Artem Bondarenko equalized for Al-Ahli in the third minute of first-half stoppage time.

In the second half, Feras Al-Brikan gave Al-Ahli the lead from a penalty in the 59th minute, but Al-Fayha quickly equalized through Spaniard Jason in the 65th minute. Bondarenko then returned to score the winning goal for Al-Ahli in the 70th minute, netting his second personal goal and the third for his team.

With this victory, Al-Ahli moved up to 18 points in fourth place, while Al-Fayha remained on seven points in 14th place. (End) A.S. / R.J.