Al Fayha 0-1 Al Hilal: Mandash's winning goal eneded the club's season with the 2nd place

Al Hilal, although invincible throughout the season, has to witness their rival in the same city crowning the Saudi Pro league champion. 

Match Report:

Al Hilal SFC secured a 1–0 victory over Al Fayha FC after a tense second half focused heavily on defensive organization and game management.

After taking an early lead through Sultan Mandash in the first half, Al-Hilal concentrated on controlling possession and limiting Al-Fayha’s attacking opportunities. Their midfield, led by Mohamed Kanno and Rúben Neves, slowed the tempo and protected the advantage for long stretches.

Frustration grew for Al-Fayha during the second half as physical challenges increased. Jason Denayer received a yellow card in the 70th minute, while Mukhair Al-Rashidi was also booked shortly afterward.

Al-Fayha attempted to attack on the counter late in the game but struggled to break through Al-Hilal’s organized defensive line. The biggest moment arrived in stoppage time when Al-Fayha won a penalty in the 90th minute, giving the home side a major chance to equalize.

However, Al-Hilal’s goalkeeper produced a decisive save to deny the penalty and preserve the 1–0 victory.

The result ensured Al-Hilal completed the league season unbeaten, although their title hopes still depended on the result of Al Nassr FC’s simultaneous match.

Line-ups

Al Fayha XI: Smalling, Benzia, Jason, Orlando Mosquera, Mohammed Al-Baqawi, Ahmed Bamsaud, Makhir Al-Rashidi, Abdullah Radif, Stylianos Vrontis, Rakan Kaabi, Sabri Dahal

Subs: Mikel Villanueva, Ganvoula, Alfa Semedo, Ziyad Al-Sahafi, Mansor Al-Beshe, Sattam Al-Roqi, Abdulrahman Al-Anazi, Abdulraouf Al-Duqayl, Khaled Al-Rammah

Al Hilal XI: Bounou, Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, Mohammed Kanoo, Malcom, Sultan Mandash, Theo, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Hassan Tambakti, Moteb Al-Harbi, Marcos Leonardo

Subs: Salem Al Dawsari, Ali Lajami, Mohammed Al-Yami, Suhayb Al-Zaid, Saïmon Bouabré, Saad Al-Mutairi, Murad Al-Hawsawi, Kader Meïté, Abdulkarim Darisi