Al Hilal clinched a dramatic victory against Al Ahli, rallying in the second half to secure the win and maintain their lead in the standings in a nail-biting finish.
In a spectacular display of skill, Malcom scored a sensational solo goal to seal a 2-1 triumph over Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League showdown on Monday.
Initiating his stunning run from deep within his own territory, Malcom delivered the winning goal after setting up Aleksandr Mitrovic for the tying goal following the break.
Despite Feras Al Brikan initially putting Al Ahli ahead in the 30th minute, the home team faltered against the dominant league leaders, failing to retain their advantage.
With this victory, Al Hilal extends their undefeated streak to 30 games in the league, establishing a commanding 12-point lead at the summit of the table, leaving Al Ahli trailing in third place by a substantial 22-point gap from the AFC Champions League position.
Analyzing the data, Malcom emerged as a key figure for Al Hilal, contributing significantly to both goals while recording the highest number of shots (five), shots on target (two), and generating two scoring chances for his team.
Furthermore, Mitrovic posed a constant threat to Al Ahli with an expected goals (xG) rating of 0.61 from his five attempts, showcasing his prowess with 11 penetrative touches inside the opposition’s penalty area.
