The match began with both teams struggling to find an edge. Al-Khaleej took the lead with a goal early in the match. However, Al-Hilal equalized in the 34th minute through Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who found the net after a well-executed play.

As the game progressed, Al-Hilal adopted a 3-1-4-2 formation. This tactical shift allowed them to control possession and create more scoring opportunities. The breakthrough finally came in the 79th minute when Al-Khaleej left-back Pedro Rebocho misplayed a pass to goalkeeper Anthony Moris.

Sultan Mandash capitalized on this mistake, scoring the winning goal for Al-Hilal. With this win, Al-Hilal raised their points to 77, sitting in second place and only two points behind Al-Nassr.

Key statistics:

• Al-Hilal remains unbeaten in the Saudi Pro League after 31 games.
• They have accumulated 77 points so far this season.
• Al-Khaleej is currently in eleventh place with 37 points.

The upcoming match against Al-Nassr on May 12 will be crucial for Al-Hilal’s title aspirations. Fans are eager to see how the team performs in this highly anticipated Riyadh derby.

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