Al-Riyadh kept their hopes of staying in the Saudi Pro League alive after securing a hard-fought 1-0 home win against Al-Fateh on Sunday. The match, part of the 32nd round of the season, saw the hosts edge closer to survival with a crucial three points.
The lone goal came early in the second half through striker Mamadou Sila, who capitalized on a well-worked move to make the breakthrough. Al-Riyadh dominated large spells of the contest and managed to hold onto their lead until the final whistle, showing resilience in the face of late pressure from Al-Fateh.
The victory lifted Al-Riyadh to 26 points, placing them 16th in the standings but level on points with Damac, adding fresh intrigue to the relegation battle. With only a few rounds remaining, every point counts as the fight to avoid the drop intensifies.
