Watched by a large gathering on the Saudi National Day, Simoes gave his team the lead at the half hour and then doubled the score five minutes later converting a penalty.

Moatiz Al-Mosa scored the third goal in the 62nd minute while Imad Ali Al-Hosni rounded of the during injury time.

In another match, Al-Hilal struggled to get past Al-Taawon by a solitary goal scored by Mohammed Nami, which came in the 66th minute at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium.

At the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Sports City Stadium, Khalid Al-Rujaib scored a couple of minutes before the break to give Hajer a 1-0 victory over Al-Ansar.