NEOM SC 1-2 Al Hilal Player Ratings: Saudi League Leaders Claim Hard-fought Win after Second-half Comeback

It turned out to be a competitive affair at the King Khalid Sports City Stadium, where Saudi giants Al Hilal took on NEOM SC in a league fixture.

Al-Hilal FC, sitting atop the Saudi Pro League table, were clear favourites, but NEOM put on an impressive show in the home game. Al Hilal took control of the play early on, but before the break, went shockingly behind.

Minutes before the interval, Mohammed Al Burayk lit up the occasion with the opening goal, giving NEOM SC a crucial lead in the Saudi Pro League clash.

The goal certainly boosted the home team’s confidence as they kicked off the second half on a promising note. Neom created a few opportunities in the first few minutes but were unable to increase the lead.

Meanwhile, Al Hilal FC came roaring back in the 49th minute, with Hassan Tambakti equalising for the visitors. After the hour mark, Ruben Neves completed the comeback for Al Hilal by scoring from the penalty spot, making it 2-1 in favour of the away team.

Despite some good efforts, NEOM SC were unable to find the equaliser as Al Hilal won the away fixture to retain the top spot in the SPL standings. Now, let's discuss NEOM vs Al Hilal player ratings from the gripping clash.

Key Takeaways

1. Mohammed Al Burayk stunned Al Hilal by giving NEOM SC a surprise lead just before half-time.
2. Hassan Al Tambakti brought Al Hilal level early in the second half with a decisive finish.
3. Ruben Neves sealed the turnaround from the penalty spot to secure a 2-1 win for Al Hilal.

Al Hilal Player Ratings vs NEOM SC

Let's take a look at how Al Hilal players performed against NEOM in the SPL game:

Player of the Match

Al Hilal star Ruben Neves was the MOTM with an 8.7/10 rating after his winning penalty.

Worst Performer

Al Hilal defender Pablo Mari had a bad outing and claimed a rating of 6.5/10.