Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Al-Hilal is one victory away from winning the title of Saudi Professional League (SPL) or MBS League season for the third time in a row.
Al-Hilal will meet Al-Ittihad in the 30th and final round of matches on Monday, June 27. Both teams secured equal points of 64 but Al-Hilal has an edge in direct confrontations. Al-Hilal is the most successful team in SPL, holding as many as 17 titles in its history.
In the 29
th and penultimate round of the matches held on Thursday, Al-Hilal, with ten players, defeated Al-Fateh 3-0. Salem Al-Dawsari scored two goals while the third goal was from the boot of Odion Ighalo.
In another match, Al-Ittihad scored victory over Ettifaq 3-1. Romarinho scored two goals while Abderrazak Hamdallah completed the tally whereas the goal of Ettifaq came from Amin Younes.
Al-Ahli, the 2016 champion, is on the brink of relegation to the second division after losing to Al-Raed 1-3.
