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Matchday 12 of the Saudi Pro League set a record with 41 goals scored across all fixtures, while Al-Hilal defeated Al-Fath 2-0 to extend its run at the summit with 30 points.
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Al-Fihaa 4, Al-Faisali 1 — Fashion Sakala scored twice and reached 60 career goal contributions in the Saudi Pro League as Al-Fihaa reversed a deficit to claim victory at Al-Majma'ah Stadium. The result moved Al-Fihaa to 11 points in 13th place.Al-Shabab 6, Al-Ahli 1 — Al-Shabab recorded its largest victory over Al-Ahli, with Brazilian forward Ricardo Matias opening the scoring and contributing to an Al-Ahli goalkeeper red card. The result marked the first six-goal margin between the clubs since 2008.Al-Hilal 2, Al-Fath 0 — Goals from Olii Watkins and Ruben Neves secured the Saudi Pro League leaders another three points at Kingdom Arena in the closing match of Matchday 12.Al-Ettifaq 1, Al-Taawoun 1 — Abdullah Al-Khatib drew level for Al-Ettifaq in injury time after Abdulelah Hamdallah's penalty put Al-Taawoun ahead, allowing Al-Ettifaq to maintain seventh place on 19 points.Hassan Kadesh Return — Al-Ittihad defender Hassan Kadesh is expected to resume participation in domestic and continental matches in early February following thigh surgery performed in Turku, Finland in early October.Jens Vising Prepares for Fortress Challenge — Al-Ittihad coach Jens Vising confirmed Dion Lobi will start against Al-Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday to compensate for the injured Richard Rios.What to Watch:
Al-Ittihad hosts Al-Ain on Monday in Matchday 4 of the AFC Champions League Elite's western group at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah. Al-Nassr departs for Tashkent to face Pakhtakor Uzbekistan on Wednesday in the same continental competition.