Al Hilal Riyadh Continues Winning Streak, Defeats Damac FC
Teams Locked in Close Match
Al Hilal Riyadh extended its unbeaten streak to 10 games in the Saudi Arabian Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Damac FC on Saturday. The match, played at the King Fahd International Stadium, saw the hosts dominate possession but struggle to break down a resilient Damac defense.
Goals Galore
Luciano Vietto opened the scoring for Al Hilal in the 35th minute, finishing off a cross from Salem Al Dawsari with a clinical volley. Damac equalized in the 68th minute when Ammar Al Daheem's shot deflected off Al Hilal goalkeeper Abdullah Al Mayouf into the net. However, Al Hilal would not be denied victory. In the 86th minute, Salem Al Dawsari curled a stunning free kick into the top corner, giving his team the lead once more.
Stat Highlights
Al Hilal had the majority of possession (65%) and attempted more shots on goal (15) than Damac (5). However, Damac's defense stood strong, blocking several key efforts from the home team.
Next Fixtures
Al Hilal will next face Al Nassr Riyadh in the Saudi Super Cup on January 29th. Damac will face Al Riyadh SC in the league next weekend.
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