Al Hilal Beats Al Kholood 5-1 in Saudi Pro League

Riyadh, February 25, 2025 – Al Hilal played an exciting match, beating Al Kholood 5-1 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. The game was mostly one-sided, with Al Hilal leading 4-0 at halftime. A goal from Al Kholood in the second half was just a small consolation. This win shows the strength and talent of Al Hilal’s players as they keep pushing for the top of the league.

Match Recap

First Half:
Al Hilal took control of the game right away. In the 3rd minute, Malcom scored the first goal. He added another in the 20th minute, making it 2-0.

Just one minute later, Salem Al-Dawsari scored again to make it 3-0. Marcos Leonardo then scored in the 28th minute to bring the score to 4-0 by halftime. Al Kholood had little chance to respond.

Second Half:
Al Hilal kept up the pressure. In the 55th minute, Salem Al-Dawsari scored his second goal, making it 5-0.

Al Kholood got a goal back in the 65th minute when Abdulrahman Al-Safari scored their only goal of the match. But it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.

Key Players

Al Hilal:

• Malcom: Scored two goals and was key in attack.
• Salem Al-Dawsari: Scored two goals and caused problems for Al Kholood’s defense.
• Marcos Leonardo: Scored a goal and played well throughout the match.

Al Kholood:

• Abdulrahman Al-Safari: Scored Al Kholood’s only goal, giving fans something to cheer about.

Match Stats

Statistic	Al Hilal	Al Kholood
Goals	5	1
Possession (%)	68	32
Shots (on target)	15 (10)	6 (2)
Corners	9	2

Al Hilal controlled the game with 68% possession and 15 shots, 10 of which were on target. Al Kholood had just 32% possession and only 6 shots.

League Implications

Al Hilal:
The win keeps Al Hilal in second place with 51 points, still chasing league leaders Al Ittihad. They are on track for a strong finish to the season.

Al Kholood:
Al Kholood stays in 11th place with 25 points. They need to improve if they want to avoid relegation.

Conclusion

Al Hilal’s 5-1 win over Al Kholood shows their power in the Saudi Pro League. With players like Malcom, Salem Al-Dawsari, and Marcos Leonardo in great form, they are serious title contenders. Al Kholood, on the other hand, needs to bounce back and improve their performances to avoid further struggles.

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