Al-Hilal too good for Al-Ahli

27.10.2023 - 21:45 arabnews.com

RIYADH: Al-Hilal moved five points clear at the top of the Roshn Saudi League on Friday with a 3-1 win over Al-Ahli to record a seventh victory in succession in all competitions The 18-time champions may be without Neymar for the rest of the season but looked ominous as they saw off the challenge from the star-studded visitors.

The gauntlet was thrown down to Al-Ahli and the rest of the league inside the first minute while the smoke from the pre-match flares and fireworks was still hanging in the Riyadh air.

It was a simple goal but one full of quality. A long ball from inside the centre circle from Kalidou Koulibaly found Sergej Milinkovic-Savic inside the area and the Serbian midfielder chested it down on the run and then stabbed home from close range.

Al-Ahli showed their attacking talents with Riyad Mahrez and Allan Saint-Maximin looking dangerous but it was Al-Hilal who looked as if they were ready to extend their lead after 26 minutes.

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