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Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal win as Roshn Saudi League returns to action

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A hat-trick by Brazilian ace Anderson Talisca helped Al-Nassr to a 4-1 win over Al-Raed at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Friday and ensured the Riyadh giants ended the day top of the Roshn Saudi League table.

The victory is Al-Nassr’s fourth in a row, and means they now have 22 points from nine matches. Al-Raed remain on nine points in 11th place.

Al-Shabab, also on 22 points, now trail Al-Nassr only on goal difference, but have game in hand after their match against Al-Ittihad was postponed.

Meanwhile Al-Hilal piled more misery on visitors Al-Batin, with a 3-1 win at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. The result means the Saudi and Asian champions sit in third on 20 points balance to 20 points, ahead of Al-Taawoun on goal difference.

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