Al Hilal 2-0 Al Ettifaq Player Ratings: Inzaghi & Co. Maintain Their Lead With a Win As Al Ettifaq's Top Four Hopes Take a Hit

Al Hilal maintained their lead at the top of the table with a sound win over Al Ettifaq, as the mighty Blues put on a dominant show at the Kingdom Arena to go three points clear of Al Ahli, and four points clear of Al Nassr, who are yet to play their game of matchday 22.

Al Hilal were on the front foot from the beginning, pressing high up on the pitch, making the Al Ettifaq midfielders sweat a lot. They managed 60% possession and posed a threat to the Al Ettifaq defense now and then.

The deadlock was broken in the 13th minute when Mohammed Kanno headed in a sweet cross from Malcom to put the hosts in the lead. Salem Al-Dawsari made it two for Al Hilal after firing in from close range in the 31st minute, which seemed to be game done and dusted for the visitors.

Al Ettifaq tried to match Al Hilal's energy in the second half, but they never came close.

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Key Takeaways

• Al Hilal were the superior of the two sides, both in possession and the number of shots taken.
• Mohamed Kanno opened the scoring for the visitors in the 13th minute, assisted by Malcom.
• Salem Al-Dawsari doubled the lead with a crisp right-footed finish in the 31st minute.

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Man of the Match

Mohamed Kanno of Al Hilal was the man of the match in this Saudi Pro League game.

Worst Performer

Matija Gluscevic was the worst performer in the Al Hilal vs Al Ettifaq match.