Al-Ittihad secured a 2-0 win over Diriyah in round 11 of the Saudi Pro League, in a match played at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
The hosts opened the scoring in the 30th minute through George Ilenikhena, before Georginio Wijnaldum doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 77th minute to seal the result.
With the three points, Al-Ittihad moved up to fourth place in the standings with 23 points, strengthening their position near the top of the table. Diriyah, meanwhile, stayed in eighth place with 15 points.
The result keeps Al-Ittihad firmly in the race at the upper end of the league, a point of pride for football fans in Jeddah and across the Kingdom as the season gathers pace. Home matches at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium continue to draw strong local followings, offering residents and expats alike an active matchday experience during the weeks ahead.
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