What happened in Tuesday’s rearranged Riyadh Derby between Al Hilal and Al Nassr
April 19, 2023
Al Hilal claimed the Riyadh Derby spoils from Tuesday’s rescheduled matchweek 25 clash against Al Nassr.
Details and match highlights are below.
AL HILAL 2-0 AL NASSR
Prolific striker Odion Ighalo converted penalties in both halves when holders Al Hilal prevailed against capital rivals Al Nassr.
The Nigeria hit man moved onto a leading 18 top-flight goals for the season with his brace from 12 yards past Nawaf Al Aqidi.
This result kept Al Hilal in fourth, seven points off leaders Al Ittihad having played two-games extra. Second-placed Al Nassr remain three-points off the pace, having now played a match more.