Martinelli's header gives Al Hilal points for Al Hazm

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Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli led his team, Al Hilal, to a difficult victory over its guest, Al Hazm, with an unanswered goal, on Monday, in the tenth round of the Saudi Professional League.

Martinelli scored the only goal of the match in the 89th minute, giving Al Hilal its eighth victory this season, and strengthening its position at the top of the competition standings with 24 points from nine matches, two points ahead of Al-Qadisiyah, who is in second place, before their expected match on Friday, while Al-Hazm’s balance froze at nine points in 11th place.

The match witnessed the return of Al Hilal captain Salem Al Dosari to participate with his team for the first time this season, after he missed previous matches due to injury.