Al Hilal edges Al Hazem 1-0 with Martinelli’s late strike
Gabriel Martinelli’s 89th‑minute goal gave Al Hilal a 1‑0 win over Al Hazem in the Saudi Roshn Pro League, keeping the club in contention for the top spot.
Key points
- Martinelli scored the only goal in the 89th minute.
- Al Hazem’s goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek stopped an early shot with his foot.
- The win moves Al Hilal to 24 points, two behind Al‑Qadisiyah.
- Al Hazem had chances but could not secure a point.
- The match was the tenth round of the league season.
Al Hilal secured a 1-0 victory over Al Hazem in the tenth round of the Saudi Roshn Pro League on Monday.
Gabriel Martinelli scored the decisive goal in the 89th minute, breaking Al Hazem’s resistance and delivering three points to Al Hilal.
Earlier in the match, Martinelli threatened Al Hazem’s goal in the seventh minute, but goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek intervened with his foot to deny the opening score. A minute later, Martinelli’s powerful shot struck the crossbar.
The win raised Al Hilal’s total to 24 points, placing the club two points behind Al-Qadisiyah in the league standings.
Al Hazem remained competitive throughout the encounter and would have earned a point had the late goal not occurred.
Your questions, answered
Who scored the winning goal for Al Hilal against Al Hazem?
Gabriel Martinelli scored the decisive goal in the 89th minute.
What was the final score of the Al Hilal vs Al Hazem match?
Al Hilal won 1-0.
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