Asisat Oshoala delivered again for Al Hilal, scoring the opener in their 2–0 win over Eastern Flames in the Saudi Women’s Premier League.
The Nigerian forward struck just before half-time, reacting quickest to a loose ball in the 43rd minute to give Al Hilal control of the match. Al Bandari Mobarak added the second early in the second half, finishing in the 62nd minute to seal a comfortable victory.
The result keeps Al Hilal second in the table with 15 points from seven matches, three behind leaders Al Nassr, who maintain a perfect record and have a game in hand.
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For Eastern Flames, the defeat extends a difficult run, leaving them without a point from their opening seven league fixtures.
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Oshoala’s goal moves her to six in seven matches, keeping her third on the league scoring chart behind Clara Luvanga and Adriana.
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Al Hilal play Al Qadsiah next on 29 January, while Eastern Flames face Al Nassr a day later.
