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Al-Hilal crowned winter Champions



Al-Hilal ended 2018 as winter champions of Prince Mohammed bin Salman League for Professionals clubs, after getting a hard-fought draw against Al-Taween 2-2, at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, on the matchday 15 of the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Hilal waited until the injury time, to score the equalizier, when A 96 minute header from Alberto Botia saved the leaders from defeat.
Gelmin Rivas opened the score for Al-Hilal after 34 minutes, before the hosts make the come back with two goals in the space of 6 minutes with goals from: Heldon Augusto from the penalty spot in the 58th minute and Abdelfatah Adam in the 64th minute.
Al-Hilal's total moved up to 36 points, on the top of the table, while Al-Taween reached 29 points in the fourth spot.
At Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Stadium, in AlMadinah AlMunawwarah, Al-Raed beat Ohod 1-0.
Saleh El-Shehri scored the sole goal of the game from the penalty spot after 54 minutes.
Al-Raed's total has increased to 21 points, in the 9th place, while Ohod remained with 6 points in the 16th place on the table.