Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Matchday 11 of the Roshn Saudi Pro League produced nine matches, 22 goals and a series of landmark moments, underlining the league’s growing competitiveness and attacking depth.
The round featured one goalless draw, between Al Fayha and Al Hazem, and a 1-1 stalemate between Al Qadsiah and Damac, while the remaining fixtures delivered decisive results across the table.
Al Nassr continued their perfect start to the season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Al Okhdood, becoming the first club in Saudi Pro League history to win their opening 10 matches of a campaign.
Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo moved joint-top of the scoring charts with 12 goals, level with teammate Joao Felix, after scoring twice against Al Okhdood. The duo also matched the record for most goals scored in the opening 10 league matches, previously held by Omar Al Somah (2014–15 and 2016–17) and Gelmin Rivas (2015–16).
Al Hilal edged Al Khaleej 3-2 in a dramatic encounter, further cementing their historical dominance in the fixture. The victory marked Hilal’s 12th league win over Al Khaleej, while their total goals scored against the club rose to 41 — both league-high records.
Al Ittihad extended their impressive unbeaten run with a win over Al Shabab, stretching their streak to 26 league matches without defeat following international breaks. Since losing to Al Wehda in October 2019, the Jeddah side have recorded 17 wins and nine draws in that span.
Round 11 also marked a managerial milestone, as Brendan Rodgers made his Saudi Pro League debut with Al Qadsiah, becoming the first Northern Irish coach to manage in the competition. His side were held to a draw by Damac, who continue their winless run with six draws from 10 matches this season.
Individually, Al Khaleej midfielder Konstantinos Fortounis stood out by registering his 10th assist of the campaign, becoming only the second player to reach double figures in assists within the first 10 rounds, after Al Ittihad’s Moussa Diaby last season.
Al Taawoun maintained their strong away form with a 2-0 win over Al Kholood, recording five consecutive away victories for the first time in their Saudi Pro League history.
From the stands, the match between Al Nassr and Al Okhdood drew the highest attendance of the round, with 19,472 fans at Al Awwal Park. The clash between Al Ittihad and Al Shabab followed with 15,871 spectators, while Al Hilal’s win over Al Khaleej attracted 13,300 supporters.
Disciplinary action was limited, with three red cards shown across the round — to Muteb Al Mufarrij (Al Taawoun), Mohammed Al Khaibari (Al Riyadh) and Abdulrahman Al Khaibari (Damac).
