XALIMANEWS – This Friday marked the start of the 7th day of the Saudi Pro League. As undefeated leaders, Al Hilal and Kalidou Koulibaly signed a seventh consecutive success, thus consolidating their position at the top of the ranking. For its part, Al Nassr of Sadio Mané had to draw on its last limits to win with a bit of luck against Al Shabab (1-2). Finally, Al Ahli Saudi, deprived of the injured Mendy, dominated Al Khaleej (0-3).
Leader Al Hilal, with Kalidou Koulibaly as defense boss, had a 7th success in as many outings. The Blues largely (3-0) dominated Al Feiha, with achievements from Marcos Leonardo (5th), Al Dawsari (65th) and Al Qahtani (81st). The captain of the Senegalese selection played the entire match, leaving a good record, with 6 tackles, 1 foul and 42 passes. Thanks to this success, Al Hilal (21 pts+15), with 21 goals scored and 6 conceded, consolidates its first place ahead of Al Nassr (2nd, 17 pts+12).
The Yellows were visiting Al Shabab. With Sadio Mané and Ronaldo returning from brilliant performances with their national teams during the international break, Al Nassr had to work hard to win, but not without suffering. After opening the score by Laporte in the second half (69th, 0-1) and in the wake of a goal denied to Sadio Mané, Al Nassr conceded the equalizer at the end of the game on an own goal from Al Hassan ( 90th, 1-1). But in added time, Cristiano Ronaldo will give his team the advantage, from the penalty spot (90+7, 1-2). But the locals will waste the opportunity to snatch the equalizer (90+13), by missing a penalty conceded by Mohamed Simakan who received a red card. With this success, Al Nassr temporarily takes second place, ahead of Benzema’s Al Ittihad, who plays tomorrow against Al Qadisiyah.
Also this Friday, Al Ahli Saudi, without Édouard Mendy, recovered after its setback the previous day, at home, against Al Hilal (1-2). Led by Al Buralkan (55th), Ivan Toney (70th) and Demiral (74th), the Saudi club won its third success. With 3 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, Al Ahli (5th, 10 pts+4), ahead of Al Taawon (6th, 10 pts+3) who plays tomorrow against Damac (13th, 6 pts-2), the club Habib Diallo.
