Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Al Khaleej made a dream begin to the season with a shock 4-1 victory over Al Shabab in Riyadh, impressed by summer time signing Joshua King.
The Norwegian striker headed house inside 5 minutes earlier than successful a penalty early within the second half, transformed by Konstantinos Fortounis.
Al Shabab briefly rallied by Yannick Carrasco’s spot-kick, however Saleh Al Amri restored Al Khaleej’s two-goal cushion.
King practically scored a spectacular back-heel however quickly sealed his brace with a composed end within the 82nd minute.
It was a debut to recollect for the previous Bournemouth and Everton ahead, whereas Al Shabab have been left reeling beneath new supervisor Imanol Alguacil.
