Al-Ittihad have clinched the Saudi Professional League title for the primary time since 2009 with a 3-0 win at Al-Feiha, eclipsing Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to the accolade.
A 3rd minute strike by Ahmed Sharahili and two objectives from Romarinho secured victory for Al-Ittihad, who made amends for dropping the title on the ultimate day of final season.
The Jeddah membership have 69 factors, 5 greater than Al-Nassr who drew 1-1 with Al-Ettifaq, with one spherical left to play. Saturday’s consequence sealed Al-Ittihad their ninth league title.
Sharahili gave the guests the right begin, delivering Igor Coronado’s free kick on the far publish within the third minute.
Romarinho headed within the second from one other Coronado free kick throughout the first-half stoppage time. The Brazilian scored his second 5 minutes from the tip.
The consequence handed former Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers coach Nuno Espirito Santo his first prime flight league title.
In Dammam, Ronaldo endured one other irritating outing and was substituted within the second half as Al-Nassr have been held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Ettifaq.
Youssoufou Niakate put Al-Ettifaq forward two minutes earlier than the break, whereas Brazilian Luiz Gustavo equalised for Al-Nassr within the 56th minute.
Ronaldo will end his first season within the nation empty-handed after becoming a member of the membership in January.
