1 Showed the hunger of a lioness who had its cub stolen to get the first goal via the Ayala trademark free kick. Sahlawi added the finishing touches with his first in a while. All in all – an outstanding performance. LAST WEEK: 2 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 7…
SPL Power Rankings, Week 22: Al Nassr Keeping The Pressure Up
1 Power Rankings would like to welcome Eduardo back into the top influencer race, as he’s gone supernova for the last 180 minutes. Al Hilal have the league’s best record over the last five but the remaining schedule is one of the toughest of any team in the league.…
SPL Power Rankings, Week 21: Al Hilal Continue To Display Characteristics Of Champions
1 Kept banging on the Fateh door, eventually opened it in the 97th minute. Pulled one of those Fergie time moments which we normally see with Manchester United. LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 5 Latest result: Won against Al Fateh 1-0 Next SPL match: Away at Al Raed (6/4) 2 Nassr…
SPL Power Rankings, Week 20: Al Hilal Ride The Storm Creating Havoc At Ittihad
1 As a typical Clasico calls for a showcase of relentless grit, posture and unwillingness to simply give-in, league leaders Al Hilal were the ones to top this one out. Showing less than pure class to come from a goal down but then showing class to score two…
SPL Power Rankings, Week 19: Al Nassr Announce Their Intentions To Fight Till The End
1 Ho-hum, four goals – and a shutout against a team that can’t seem to get one. Bet against them at your peril. LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 5 Latest result: Won against Al Khaleej 4-0 Next SPL match: Away at Al Ittihad (5/3) 2 Systematically neutralised their greatest threat – Omar…
SPL Power Rankings, Week 18: Al Hilal Leading The Pack With Their Heads High Up
1 Responded to last week’s disappointing draw with a solid win but we are not convinced. Took them 51 minutes to lodge the first with many squandered opportunities. Omar Khirbin – the player who yet again stood out. LAST WEEK: 2 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 5 Latest result: Won at Faisaly 2-0…
SPL Power Rankings, Week 17: Al Ahli Make Their Intentions Clear
1 Wiped out any concerns fans and critics might have had against them in terms of their title credentials. We rarely see big wins against top tier teams and that too without their star striker Omar Al Somah. They’re now a point away from Al Hilal, and with…
SPL Power Rankings, Week 16: Omar Al Somah Thunderbolts Al Ahli Back To No. 2
1 Struggled to come up with goals but it was exciting to have a fresh breath of air in the form of Syrian playmaker Omar Khirbin (although he missed a penalty). LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 5 Latest result: Won at Al Ettifaq 1-0 Next SPL match: Home against…