Al Hilal edge past Al-Ittihad Jeddah

Al Hilal overcame Al-Ittihad Jeddah, 3x4, on Friday, in a game related to matchweek 5 of Saudi Pro League. Coming into the contest, Nuno Espírito Santo's team came from four wins, and Jorge Jesus's team came from two wins. Aleksandar Mitrovic was the man of the match.

The first goal of the game was scored by Romarinho, after 16 minutes. With 20 minutes on the clock, Aleksandar Mitrovic fired home for Al Hilal. Al-Ittihad Jeddah scored their second goal of the game through Karim Benzema, in the 38th minute. With this goal, Karim Benzema recorded his five goal of the current campaign. Shortly before the interval, Abderazzak Hamdallah doubled the lead for Nuno Espírito Santo's team.

With 60 minutes on the clock, Aleksandar Mitrovic struck the second goal for Jorge Jesus's team. Forward completed the hat-trick, from the penalty spot, after 65 minutes. After 71 minutes, Salem Al Dawsari scored the last goal of the match. Salem Al Dawsari now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games.

After the result Al Hilal are 1st in the table, with 13 points, while Al-Ittihad Jeddah sit 3rd place, with 12 points. With regard to the next fixture, Jorge Jesus's team will host Al-Riyadh, while Nuno Espírito Santo's team visit Al-Akhdoud.