Marez's Bite Seals the Jeddah Derby
Riyad Mahrez’s late strike sealed a 1-0 victory for Al Ahli over Al Ittihad in the Jeddah Derby during Week 8 of the Roshen Saudi Pro League. The goal arrived in the 55th minute from a clever cross that found the Algerian forward unmarked near the goal. Al Ahli moved into fifth with 15 points, while Al Ittihad stayed on 11 in eighth, as tactical discipline and a few visitors’ errors decided the result. The match offered a balanced contest with moments of quality and pressure on both sides, keeping the title chase lively.