Matchweek 2 comes to a conclusion with final three fixtures
Day 3 of Matchweek 2 brings down the curtain on a whirlwind opening two rounds of the 2024-25 Roshn Saudi League. Here’s what’s to look forward to in the final three fixtures before we pause for the international break.
Much heart will be taken by Al Riyadh from last week’s season opener. Away to Al Wehda, the capital club showed remarkable resolve to three times come from behind to earn a 3-3 draw. The final equaliser arrived in the 97 th minute.
That it came via a thunderous strike from debutant Lucas Kal will have only added to Al Riyadh’s delight, who had a number of new arrivals making their RSL bow — and manager Sabri Lamouchi.
Al Wehda vs. Al Riyadh - Game Highlights
In Al Kholood, the French coach is not taking on only several recent playing additions, but a club new to the league, too. Saturday’s first-ever RSL appearance almost threw up a real surprise, however Al Ittihad scored deep into injury-time in Buraydah to escape with a 1-0 win.
That won’t deter Al Kholood manager Paulo Duarte nor his players: while former Al Ittihad goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe and Alex Collado, the club have signed a slew of players between matchweeks. Will they and have an instant impact?
