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Al Hilal beat Al-Faisaly 4-2 in Saudi Arabia
Al Hilal began the season with three points after beating Al-Faisaly 4-2 at Kingdom Arena on the opening matchday of the Saudi Arabian League. Al Hilal led 3-0 at halftime and held on for victory despite the two goals scored by their opponents in the second half.
Al Hilal began the Saudi Arabian League season with a victory by beating Al-Faisaly 4-2 at Kingdom Arena on the opening matchday. The home side held on to the three points despite pressure from their opponents after going into halftime with a three-goal lead.
In the 18th minute, a penalty was awarded to Al Hilal after Al-Faisaly defender Mohammed Al-Shanqiti was judged to have handled the ball. Karim Benzema converted the spot kick to put his team ahead.
Malcom doubled the lead with a shot from inside the penalty area in the 26th minute. Al Hilal were awarded another penalty two minutes later. Ruben Neves stepped up after Crescencio Summerville was brought down in the box and made it 3-0.
Al-Faisaly's comeback attempt falls short
Al-Faisaly increased their control of the game in the second half and reduced the deficit in the 59th minute when Alexander Mendy scored with his right foot. Theo Bongonda's header in the 65th minute made it 3-2, turning the match into a closely contested encounter again.
The goal that sealed Al Hilal's victory came in the 82nd minute. Ruben Neves converted the penalty awarded after Khalid Al-Harbi fouled Mohammed Meti, scoring his second goal and his team's fourth.
Al Hilal began the league campaign with three points after the 4-2 result. Al Hilal sit at the top of the table alongside Al-Ettifaq, who beat Riyadh by the same score, while in the day's other match, Neom defeated Al-Fayha 2-1.
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