Al Hilal defeat Al Ahli 3-0 to claim top spot in Saudi Pro League
Al Hilal secured a commanding 3-0 win over Al Ahli in their rescheduled third-round clash, moving clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday night.
Key Takeaways
AIAl Hilal secured a commanding victory over Al Ahli with a 3-0 scoreline in their rescheduled third-round Saudi Pro League (Roshn League) clash, played on Tuesday evening.
Hilal dominated the match and converted their superiority into goals, with Sergej Milinković-Savić, Crysencio Summerville, and Ollie Watkins all finding the net. The win strengthens the "Blue Wave's" position at the top of the table.
With this result, Al Hilal move to 12 points, maintaining a perfect record from their four matches and taking the lead in the Saudi Pro League standings, level on points with Al Nassr.
Meanwhile, Al Ahli suffered a major setback in their campaign after losing to one of their main rivals, as Hilal sealed a comprehensive 3-0 victory.
Al Hilal vs Al Ahli: Goals
Sergej Milinković-Savić opened the scoring for Hilal, followed by a second from Crysencio Summerville, before Ollie Watkins completed the 3-0 win, securing the team's fourth consecutive league victory.
Hilal's early-season lead comes amid fierce competition with Al Nassr, last season's champions, who battled Hilal for the title until the final rounds.