Al Hilal retain Roshn Pro League lead as Al Qadsiah, Al Nassr keep chase after matchweek 12

Matchweek 12 of the Roshn Saudi Pro League concluded on Saturday, wrapping up three days of action that featured standout results and thrilling, high-scoring encounters. The round was headlined by Al Shabab’s emphatic 6-1 victory over visitors Al Ahli, as well as Al Qadsiah’s 6-0 rout of Al Riyadh and Al Nassr’s 5-3 win against Al Khulood.

The opening day saw a flurry of goals, with Al Khaleej defeating Al Hazm 4-2 at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. Al Nassr also claimed a dramatic 5-3 win over Al Khulood at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, securing three points to strengthen their position in the title race.

Elsewhere, Al Qadsiah overwhelmed Al Riyadh 6-0 at Al Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh, a commanding victory that lifted them to 28 points and kept them among the league leaders.

The second day of the round saw Abha and Al Ittihad play out a 1-1 draw at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Abha, while Neom edged Al Deraeyah 2-1 at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, earning three valuable points.

Al Shabab stole the spotlight in the round’s marquee fixture, delivering a dominant 6-1 win over Al Ahli at Al Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh. The hosts showcased impressive attacking prowess, controlling the match and finding the net six times.

The victory gave Al Shabab three crucial points, raising their tally to 14, while Al Ahli remained on 21 points in sixth place with a game in hand. The result was among the most eye-catching of the round.

The round concluded with three matches on the final day. Al Taawoun and Al Ettifaq drew 1-1 at Al Taawoun Club Stadium in Buraidah, while Al Fayha defeated Al Faisaly 4-1 at Al Majma'ah Sports City.

In the last match of the round, Al Hilal consolidated their lead at the top of the table with a 2-0 win over Al Fateh at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, moving up to 30 points with a game in hand and strengthening their pursuit of the league title.