- JEDDAH: The Riyadh-based club Al-Nasr suffered an embarrassing 2-1 Saudi League defeat against Al-Fateh before its throng of supporters at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Friday.
Nasr took a 1-0 lead in the 35th minute through Muhammad Al-Sahlawi but then failed to maintain the goal advantage in the second half. Nasr received a nice gift when the referee flashed the red card to Al-Fateh player Rabie Al-Sufyani.
Despite playing a man down, Fateh put parity back in the game courtesy of Elton Jose in the 48th minute from a fine free kick. Nasr pushed forward in search of another goal but all its attempts were met by a well organized defense line.
Ahmad Bu Obaid put the final nail in Nasr's coffin when he slammed home a nice pass inside the penalty box in the 86th minute.
In other fourth round matches on Friday, Al-Qadisia drew with Al-Taawon 1-1 in Alkhobar and Najran likewise drew with Alfaisaly 1-1 in Najran.
After four rounds in the tournament, Al- Shabab is on the top of the team standings on 12 points, Ittifaq second 10 points and Al-Hilal third nine points. Al-Ahli dropped to fourth with nine points followed by Al-Faaisaly five points, Al-Fateh five points, Qadisia four points. Hajer languishes in eighth place with four points, Taawun ninth with four points, Nasr 10th with four points, Al-Ittihad 11th with three points with two matches in hand, Najran 12th with two points, Al-Raid 13th with one point and Ansar 14th and last with no point.

