Al-Hilal faced Al-Riyadh in a tightly contested match that ended in a 1-1 draw, thwarting Al-Hilal's opportunity to take the top position in the Saudi Pro League. Initial disallowed goals for Al-Riyadh, followed by an equalizer from Al-Hilal's Salem Al Dawsari, made for a dramatic encounter. Despite dominating possession and outshooting their opponent, Al-Hilal struggled to convert opportunities, ultimately leaving them behind in the standings as they missed a chance to pressure league leaders Al-Ittihad.
The hosts dominated the ball but created few clear-cut chances with it. Marcos Leonardo went closest, only to drag his effort wide of the far post from a tight angle on the left.
Moments later, Salem Al Dawsari equalised. None of the Al-Riyadh players spotted his run down the left, and he kept his composure to bend a lovely shot around Milan Borjan and into the far post.
With Al-Ittihad not playing until Saturday, this was Al-Hilal's chance to add some pressure on the league leaders.
They rode their luck at times - the two disallowed Al-Riyadh goals were ruled out by a matter of inches - but overall, they will feel they deserved the win.
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