Bernard Mensah leads Al Tai to crucial win over relegation rivals

Match Reports from Roshn Saudi League

Al Tai claimed a crucial victory in a Saudi Arabia Division 1 relegation six-pointer against Al Hazem. The match, which took place at the Prince Abdulaziz bin Musaed Stadium, ended with a 1-0 scoreline in favor of Al Tai. Bernard Mensah made history by scoring the decisive goal in just six minutes, securing his place as the highest-scoring player in a single RSL season for Al Tai. Despite Al Hazem’s efforts, including a denied equalizer, Al Tai managed to hold on for the win.

This victory places Al Tai as the highest-ranked team in the drop zone, just two points behind several other clubs in the Saudi Arabia Division 1 league, such as Al Raed, Al Riyadh, and Al Okhdood. On the other hand, Al Hazem remains at the bottom of the table, eight points away from safety.

In another RSL match, Al Hilal faced off against Al Riyadh, emerging victorious with a 3-1 scoreline. Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves played a crucial role in Al Hilal’s win, coming off the bench to lead his team to a record-extending 16th successive victory of the season. Despite some initial challenges, including a disallowed goal, Al Hilal managed to secure the win and extend their lead at the top of the table to 12 points.

Lastly, Al Ittihad returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Al Okhdood. Marcelo Gallardo’s side bounced back from a recent defeat to Al Hilal and climbed temporarily into the top four with their fourth win in the past five RSL matches. The match saw young talents stepping up, with Saad Al Mousa and youngster Talal Haji making significant contributions to secure the win for Al Ittihad. Haji, at just 16 years and 175 days old, made history by becoming the youngest goalscorer in RSL history.

With these results, the race in the Saudi Arabia Division 1 league continues to intensify, with teams battling for crucial points as the season progresses.

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