Al Riyadh 1-1 Al Hilal Player Ratings: Marcos Leonardo Scores but SPL Leaders Drop Points in Riyadh

Al Hilal, sitting atop the Saudi Pro League table, were motivated to pick up three points from the away fixture against Al Riyadh. The visitors kick-started proceedings on a dominant note and took a lead only 26 minutes into the game. Marcos Leonardo put Al Hilal ahead in the SPL fixture, with Darwin Nunez providing the assist. Al Riyadh were unable to bounce back in the first half.

The home side, however, was brilliant after the break. Ibrahim Bayesh equalised for Al Riyadh in the 58th minute, converting a cross by Toze. Both teams made some changes late in the second half with an aim to change the tempo of the game, but the forwards struggled to manipulate the scoreline. Al Riyadh defender Marzouq Tambakti saw a red card in the dying moments. Despite the man advantage, Al Hilal failed to find the winner and returned with one point. However, they remained the SPL leaders. Let's check out Al Riyadh vs Al Hilal player ratings from the game.

Key Takeaways

1. Marcos Leonardo scored in the 26th minute to give Al Hilal the lead, assisted by Darwin Núñez.
2. Ibrahim Bayesh equalised for Al Riyadh in the 58th minute after meeting a cross from Tozé.
3. Al Riyadh’s Marzouq Tambakti was sent off late on, but Al Hilal could not score the winner.

Al Hilal Player Ratings vs Al Riyadh

Check out Sportsdunia's Al Hilal player ratings from the Saudi Pro League fixture:

Man of the Match

Al Hilal goal-scorer Marcos Leonardo was the player of the match.

Worst Performer

Marzouq Tambakti left the pitch in the stoppage time after his second yellow.