Al-Ahli lumber to victory against relegation-battling Al-Okhdood to close SPL Matchday 14

RIYADH: The 14th match-week of the Saudi Pro League concluded in Najran, as Al-Okhdood hosted Al-Ahli at the Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium. Al-Ahli edged the relegation-battling hosts 1-0, but victory did not come easily. With Firas Al-Buraikan continuing to deputise in his makeshift role on the right wing in the absence of Riyad Mahrez, Al-Ahli lacked the creativity that powered them to continental glory last season. The usual set-piece dominance enjoyed by Al-Ahli, thanks to Merih Demiral and Roger Ibañez, failed to translate into early success.