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Al-Hilal, Al-Nasr share spoils in epic derby



Al-Hilal held to a 2-2 draw against Al-Nasr, in a breathtaking Riyadh Derby, at King Saud University Stadium, in the round 12, of Prince Mohammed bin Salman League for Professionals.
Al-Hilal's Bafetimbi Gomis scored a brace in the 3rd and 18th minutes, to earn the hosts a 2-0 advantage at half-time.
The visitors roared back in the second half, by scoring twice in the space of 5 minutes.
Giuliano Victor closed the gap in the 73rd minute, before Abderazak Hamdallah leveled 12 minutes, before the final whistle.
Al-Hilal remain on the top of the league, despite draw, with 29 points, three points ahead of Al-Nasr the second.
Al-Fateh scored a last-gasp winner to beat Al-Hazm 3-2, at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Sports City Stadium.
Al-Fateh goals scored by: Ali Lajami, Saif Ben Hussen (Own goal) and Hamad AlJuhaim in the 9th, 55th and 94th minutes, while Mohammed Al-Saiari and Masoud Bakhit scored for Al-Hazm, in the 40th and 90th minutes.
Al-Fateh's total moved up to 16 points, in the 7th place, while Al-Hazm stayed 13th with 11 points.
The round 12 games were concluded, with a goalless draw between Al-Ahli and their hosts Al-Raed, at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium.
Al-Ahli retain the third spot on the table with 24 points, while Al-Raed lie 11th with 12 points.