Al-Hilal Keeps Its Perfect Start Alive With a Clean Sweep Over Al-Fayha
Riyadh – Al-Hilal continued its perfect start to the 2026-2027 Saudi Roshn League season, securing a deserved 3-0 win away at Al-Fayha in a match played as part of the competition's second round.
With this victory, "Al-Zaeem" moved to a perfect six points from two matches, having opened its season with a commanding 4-2 win over Al-Faisaly. Al-Fayha, meanwhile, suffered its second consecutive defeat and remains without a single point after two rounds, a difficult start that signals a challenging season ahead for the club's management and coaching staff.
An Early Opener Through Savić
Al-Hilal's first goal arrived in the 31st minute, after Dutch forward Cristensio Summerville unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box that deflected off the hands of Al-Fayha goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera. The rebound fell to Serbian midfielder Sergej Savić, who didn't hesitate to tap the ball into the net, giving the visitors the lead just minutes before the end of the first half.
Mandash Doubles the Lead Early in the Second Half
Less than a minute into the second half, Sultan Al-Mandash doubled Al-Hilal's advantage. Following a precise long pass from Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly, Mandash controlled the ball skillfully, dribbled past an Al-Fayha defender, and fired a shot into the tight corner from close range, putting his side in a commanding position early in the second half.
A Missed Penalty That Didn't Change the Course of the Match
Al-Hilal had a chance to extend its lead further when a penalty was awarded in the 80th minute, but Summerville failed to convert, missing the spot kick. The scoreline remained at two goals for a while longer, though this didn't affect Al-Hilal's overall control of the match.
Al-Dawsari Settles Any Doubt With a Third Goal
Just two minutes before the final whistle, Nasser Al-Dawsari put the result beyond any doubt. He followed up on a low, driven cross that goalkeeper Mosquera managed to parry, but the rebound fell back to Al-Dawsari, who made no mistake the second time around, lifting the ball into the roof of the net to seal a comfortable 3-0 win for Al-Hilal.
Reading the Result
This performance reflects the consistency Al-Hilal has shown since the start of the season, both in attacking efficiency translating into seven goals across the first two matches and defensive solidity, having kept a clean sheet against Al-Fayha. This start confirms the team's ambition to maintain its dominance of the domestic scene this season, fielding a squad that includes stars of the caliber of Karim Benzema alongside the duo of Summerville and Koulibaly, as well as standout local talents like Sultan Al-Mandash and Nasser Al-Dawsari.
Al-Fayha, on the other hand, faces an early challenge to correct course after losing its first two matches without registering a single point a result that puts real pressure on its coaching staff to rethink the defensive frailties exposed by Al-Hilal's multi-pronged attack.
