Al Hilal snatched a valuable victory against their counterpart Al Shabab with a score of one goal to none, in the match held between them on Friday evening, as part of the seventh round of the Roshan Saudi League at the "Kingdom Arena".

Al Hilal imposed its control over the course of the match from the beginning, benefiting from a significant possession and control over the rhythm of the game, before the Brazilian Marcos Leonardo succeeded in scoring the only goal of the match for the leader in the 36th minute after continuous offensive pressure.

Al Hilal faced a significant blow in the second half after their Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly was sent off in the 78th minute, leaving the team to complete the match with ten players amidst pressure from Al Shabab in the final minutes in search of an equalizer.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, Al Hilal maintained its lead thanks to strong defensive organization and the players' brilliance in closing spaces, while Al Shabab failed to capitalize on their few chances, settling for a defensive performance for most of the match with a late attempt to come back.

Statistics showed Al Hilal's superiority with a possession rate of 74% compared to 26% for Al Shabab, while each team shot 9 balls on goal, with Al Hilal committing 7 fouls compared to 8 for Al Shabab in a match that witnessed enthusiasm and clear physical intervention.

With this victory, Al Hilal strengthens its position in the league standings, while Al Shabab suffers another loss that increases its struggles at the beginning of the season and imposes the need to rectify the situation quickly.