Al Hilal Beats Al Riyadh 2-0 in Saudi Pro League Opener
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Riyadh: Al Hilal football club began the Saudi Pro League season with a strong 2-0 win over Al Riyadh at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
From the start, Al Hilal controlled the ball and created many chances to score. Al Riyadh tried to fight back with counterattacks, but they could not score.
The first goal came in the 22nd minute when Mutab Al-Harbi put the ball into the net. Just before halftime, Brazilian star Malcom added another goal in stoppage time, giving Al Hilal a comfortable lead.
With this victory, Al Hilal earned its first three points of the new season and showed why it is one of the top teams in Saudi football.
Fans of Al Hilal celebrated the win, while Al Riyadh will look to improve in their next match.
