Al-Hilal Thrash Al-Taawoun 6-0, Al-Nassr Held to Draw

Sep 14, 2026
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Al-Hilal Thrash Al-Taawoun 6-0, Al-Nassr Held to Draw

Al-Hilal produced an emphatic away display in round 7 of the 2026–2027 Roshn Saudi League, thrashing Al-Taawoun 6–0 at Al-Taawoun Stadium in Buraidah on Saturday 12 September 2026, while Al-Nassr stumbled again with a 1–1 draw at Al Khaleej in Dammam on the same evening.

Gabriel Martinelli led the rout with a hat-trick, Ollie Watkins added a brace, and Sultan Mandash completed the scoring in the 18:50 kickoff. The result lifted Al-Hilal to the top of the standings with 18 points, built on six wins and a single loss from seven matches, along with 23 goals scored and only 5 conceded.

That loss came in the previous round, when Al-Hilal fell 2–0 at home to Neom, briefly denting their lead. Saturday's comprehensive win restored their momentum and reasserted their position at the summit.

Al-Nassr, meanwhile, extended a difficult run. Their 1–1 draw at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium, which kicked off at 21:00, means they have taken just one point from their last three matches following an earlier strong start. They now sit on five wins, one draw, and one loss from seven games, trailing Al-Hilal in the table.

For fans across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, the contrasting fortunes set the stage for the season's key fixtures ahead. The capital derby between the two clubs is scheduled for round 17 and again in round 34, matches likely to shape the title race.

Tickets for Roshn Saudi League fixtures involving both clubs at major venues are typically sold through authorized online platforms and official club channels, with pricing that varies by opponent, competition stage, and seat category. Evening kickoffs generally fall between roughly 18:50 and 21:00.


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