Al-Hilal defeats Al-Akhdoud 6-0 in the Roshan League: Benzema's hat-trick and Salem's brilliance
Al-Hilal Club achieved a resounding and historic victory over its host, Al-Akhdoud Club, with a score of six goals to nil, in the match that brought the two teams together this evening on the grounds of Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Najran, as part of the competitions of the twentieth round of the Saudi Professional League (Roshan League).
The match witnessed complete dominance by Al-Hilal, who translated their technical superiority into a barrage of goals, scored by the team's stars according to the flow of the game. The goal fest began with Karim Benzema scoring a historic hat-trick in the 31st, 61st, and 64th minutes, confirming his superiority in this encounter. The Al-Hilal machine didn't stop there, as Brazilian star Malcom added the fourth goal in the 70th minute, before Salem Al-Dawsari, nicknamed "The Tornado," completed the rout with two brilliant goals in the 74th minute and the third minute of stoppage time (90+3).
The leader's dominance and the consolidation of the leadership complex
This resounding victory reflects the advanced form of Al-Hilal, the "Leader of Asia," who continue to break records in the Saudi League. Historically, Al-Hilal is known for its ability to secure decisive victories away from home, a fact clearly demonstrated in Najran, where they gave their opponents no respite. This win not only earns Al-Hilal three points but also sends a strong message to all rivals that the team is determined to reclaim the domestic title and widen the gap with its closest pursuers.
The suffering of the trench and the struggle for survival
Conversely, this heavy defeat puts Al-Akhdoud in a precarious position in the relegation battle. Playing against the league leaders demands a high level of defensive focus, something the team lacked today against Al-Hilal's potent attack. Al-Akhdoud's points tally remains at ten, placing them seventeenth in the standings, sounding alarm bells and necessitating an immediate reassessment by the coaching and management staff to rectify the situation before it's too late in the remaining rounds of the league.
Impact of the result on the standings table
With this resounding victory, Al-Hilal increased their points tally to 50, maintaining their sole lead at the top of the table and widening the gap, thus strengthening their chances of clinching the title early if they continue their upward trajectory. Meanwhile, Al-Akhdoud remain mired at the bottom of the standings, making their upcoming matches crucial, like cup finals, as they fight to avoid relegation from the elite league, which has garnered global attention.
