In one of the crucial matches of the 31st week of the Saudi Pro League (Roshn), Al-Shabab, led by their Moroccan star Abdulrazzaq Hamdallah, defeated Al-Hilal 3-1, securing three valuable points. The match, held on Sunday evening, saw both teams adopt an attacking approach from the start, creating several chances that did not result in goals.

Al-Shabab’s efforts finally paid off in the 25th minute. Carrasco capitalized on Al-Hilal’s defensive push, orchestrating a quick counterattack with a precise pass to Mohammed Al-Thani, who scored with a low, accurate shot past Mendy, putting Al-Shabab ahead.

Just a few minutes later, Hamdallah showcased his magic. With a technical move, he left his direct defender behind and fired a powerful shot to score his team’s second goal. However, Al-Hilal responded quickly. In the 36th minute, a well-coordinated play between Ivan Toney and Vega led to Al-Hilal’s first goal, reducing the deficit and reigniting the match.

At the start of the second half, after a few half-hearted attacks, Hamdallah once again displayed his brilliance. In the 65th minute, he burst into the box with an explosive run and scored his second personal goal and Al-Shabab’s third, dampening Al-Hilal’s hopes of a comeback.

In the 70th minute, a controversial moment unfolded. Al-Shabab’s goalkeeper, Busan, collided with Toney, and the referee initially awarded a penalty. However, after reviewing the incident with VAR, the decision was overturned. This sparked tensions on the field, leading to clashes between players from both teams. Amid the chaos, the referee showed a direct red card to Abdulrazzaq Hamdallah and issued yellow cards to Carrasco and Franck Kessié, escalating the match into a tense and emotional phase.

Ultimately, the final whistle blew with a 3-1 victory for Al-Shabab, moving them to sixth place in the table with 54 points, while Al-Hilal dropped to fourth with 61 points.