Al-Hilal thrash Al-Taawoun 6-0 to go top

Al-Hilal produced a dominant away performance to beat Al-Taawoun 6–0 in Buraidah on September 12, 2026, during the seventh round of the 2026–27 Roshn Saudi League. The result lifted the club to the top of the table with 18 points.

Gabriel Martinelli was the standout performer, netting a hat-trick. He opened the scoring in the 18th minute, added a second in the 43rd, and completed his treble in the 50th to put the visitors firmly in control.

Ollie Watkins also enjoyed a productive afternoon, scoring twice, while Sultan Mandash rounded off the emphatic win with Al-Hilal’s sixth goal.

The comprehensive victory underlines Al-Hilal’s strong start to the campaign and their early lead at the summit of the league. With the season still in its opening stretch, the margin of the win offers an early confidence boost as the club looks to maintain momentum in the rounds ahead.

For fans across Riyadh, Jeddah, and beyond, the result is another eye-catching chapter in a competitive Saudi league season that continues to draw large local and international followings.

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