Al Hilal remain top as Roshn Pro League round 11 concludes

The 11th round of the Roshn Saudi Pro League concluded on Saturday, wrapping up three days of action that featured nine matches filled with excitement and goals. The highlight was the top-of-the-table clash between Al Hilal and Al Qadsiah, which saw Al Hilal claim a 3-2 victory to stay at the top of the standings with 27 points and a game in hand. Al Nassr continued to chase the leaders, defeating Al Faisaly 3-1 to move up to 25 points, also with a game in hand.

The round saw important wins for several teams competing for the top spots. Al Ittihad beat Diriya 2-0, Al Ahli overcame Al Khaleej 4-1, and Al Shabab, Al Ittifaq, Neom, and Al Riyadh all secured victories to strengthen their positions in the table. The match between Al Hazm and Al Fayha ended in a 2-2 draw.

Al Hilal took the spotlight in the round's marquee match, overcoming hosts Al Qadsiah 3-2 at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. The encounter was fiercely contested until the final minutes, reflecting the close level and ambitions of both teams in the race for the top spot.

Al Hilal's win earned them three valuable points in the title race, increasing their tally to 27 points and solidifying their lead. Al Qadsiah remained on 25 points in third place, missing the chance to go top and allowing Al Nassr to keep up the pressure on the leaders.

The result was especially significant given the narrow points gap among the leading teams. Al Hilal now lead Al Nassr by just two points, with both sides having a game in hand. Al Nassr and Al Qadsiah are level on 25 points, keeping the competition wide open as the league continues.

Elsewhere on the second day, Al Nassr defeated Al Faisaly 3-1 at Al-Majma'ah Sports City Stadium, adding three points to reach 25 and maintain second place, still in pursuit of Al Hilal and with a game in hand that could further boost their title hopes.

Al Ittihad overcame Diriya 2-0 at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, raising their total to 23 points in fourth place with a game in hand, and remaining in contention for the top spots. Diriya stayed eighth with 15 points.

Al Ahli recorded a convincing 4-1 win over Al Khaleej at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City in Jeddah, moving up to 21 points in fifth place with a game in hand and closing in on the leaders. Al Khaleej stayed on 12 points in tenth place.

The round opened with Al Hazm and Al Fayha drawing 2-2 at Al Hazm Club Stadium in Ar Rass, earning each team a point. Al Hazm now have 10 points in 13th place, while Al Fayha are 14th with 8 points.

Al Shabab defeated hosts Al Fateh 3-1 at Al Fateh Club Stadium in Al-Ahsa, collecting three important points to reach 11 and move up to 12th place with a game in hand. Al Fateh remain 16th with 6 points.

On the third day, Neom beat Abha 2-0 at King Khalid Sports City Stadium in Tabuk, bringing Neom to 19 points in sixth place and continuing their strong run in the top half of the table. Abha remain bottom in 18th place with two points and two games in hand.

Al Ittifaq defeated Al Khulood 3-0 at Al Hazm Club Stadium in Ar Rass, moving up to 18 points in seventh place. Al Khulood stayed on 12 points in ninth place with a game in hand.

Al Riyadh wrapped up the round with a 2-1 win over Al Taawoun at Al Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh, reaching 12 points in 11th place with a game in hand. Al Taawoun remain 17th with 4 points.

In the standings, Al Hilal lead with 27 points, followed by Al Nassr with 25, ahead of Al Qadsiah on goal difference. Al Ittihad are fourth with 23, Al Ahli fifth with 21, Neom sixth with 19, and Al Ittifaq seventh with 18 points.

Diriya are eighth with 15 points, followed by Al Khulood, Al Khaleej, and Al Riyadh in ninth, tenth, and eleventh respectively, each with 12 points. Al Khulood and Al Riyadh both have a game in hand. Al Shabab are 12th with 11 points and a game in hand, Al Hazm 13th with 10, Al Fayha 14th with 8, and Al Faisaly 15th with 7 points and a game in hand.

At the bottom, Al Fateh are 16th with 6 points, Al Taawoun 17th with 4, and Abha last with 2 points and two games in hand, highlighting the importance of the upcoming rounds for teams aiming to improve their positions and avoid the drop zone.