Brazilian Ibanez’s strong performance saw Al Ahly beat Al Khaleej 3-1 this Thursday to become the lone leader in the Saudi Championship. The defender, who arrived from Roma in the transfer window, scored in the ninth minute to pave the way for an away victory. Additionally, striker Mahrez, another great addition and Smaihan Al Nabet complete the scoreboard. Meanwhile, Ibrahim Hamzi scored an honorary goal for the host team.
Al Ahly thus reached 6 points in the Saudi Championship and continues to achieve 100% success. However, there is still a possibility that they will be overtaken on goal difference even in this second round.
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Al Khaleej, on the other hand, have suffered their second loss in the tournament and are still bottom of the Saudi Championship with 0 points.
Saudi League Round 2 match
Thursday (08/17):
Damuk 2×2 Al Riyadh
Al Khaleej 1×2 Al Ahly
Friday (8/18):
Al Ahdud vs Al Fateh – 12 Hours
Al Weda vs Al Shabaab – 3pm
Al Hazm vs Al Etifaq – 3pm
Al Nasr vs Al Thawon – 3pm
Saturday (September 19, 2008):
Abha vs Al Raed – 12 Hours
Al Hilal vs Al Fayhah – 3pm
Al Ittihad vs Al Tai – 3pm
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