Al-Buraikan strike enough to beat Al-Najma and take Ahli to fourth

RIYADH: Al-Ahli on Thursday night defeated hosts and newly promoted Al-Najma 1-0 in Buraidah to climb to fourth in the Saudi Pro League table, with the rest of the sixth round of matches still to come this weekend.

The win leaves the Jeddah club with 12 points from six matches, and three behind leaders Al-Nassr, who have played one less match. Al-Najma remain bottom of the table with no points.

Saudi Arabia forward Firas Al-Buraikan scored in the 34th minute to secure all three points at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

Ivorian international midfielder Franck Kessie looked to have doubled the lead seven minutes into the second half but the goal was chalked off by VAR.

In Thursday’s other SPL matches, Al-Riyadh defeated Al-Kholood 1-0 at home, while Al-Fayha were beaten 2-1 by visitors Al-Taawoun.