Riyad Mahrez played a decisive role in Al Ahli’s 1-0 win over Al Ittihad on Saturday in the highly anticipated Jeddah Derby during Matchweek 8 of the Saudi Pro League.
The match took place at King Abdullah Sports City (Al-Jawhara Stadium) in front of a near-capacity crowd.
After a goalless first half, Al Ahli found the breakthrough in the 55th minute. Mahrez seized on a defensive mistake inside the penalty area, calmly finishing to give his side the lead.
The goal proved enough to secure all three points in one of the league’s most competitive fixtures.
Al Ahli moved up to 5th place with 16 points. On the other hand, Al Ittihad drops to 8th place, remaining at 11 points.
The result further highlights Mahrez’s influence since joining Al Ahli, reinforcing his status as one of the Saudi Pro League’s key attacking stars.
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