Match Report
The table read 1st (Al Hilal, 12 pts) against 2nd (Bani Yas, 11 pts), 1 points apart. Bani Yas's recent output lagged their position: 14th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.67/1.17 for Al Hilal and 1.5/0.33 for Bani Yas (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.41.
Al Hilal had won three straight. Bani Yas were unbeaten in 9.
The match was played at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh (capacity 68,752). Al Hilal led 3-0 at the break, and the second half added 5 goals for the 7-1 full-time score.


