Jeddah Eagles have been crowned champions of the western division of the inaugural Saudi women’s Regional Football League after beating White Lion 4-1 in the 10th and final round of the six-team competition.
The dominant Jeddah Eagles ended the season with 25 points from eight wins, one draw and one loss, scoring 39 goals and conceding only four.
The Storm’s 4-1 win over Miraas in the last round of action meant they finished second with 24 points, while their opponents had to be content with third place on 15 points.
The Storm’s goals came from Shahd Damas, Raghad Mukhaizin, Dalia Abu Laban and Mashael Al-Harbi, with Miraas’s sole strike coming from Mulook Hawsawi.
Jeddah Eagles, the Storm and Miraas now progress to the national championships in Jeddah on Jan. 1.
The new 16-team Regional Football League was divided into three divisions with the top three teams in the central and western regions, as well as the top two from the eastern region, qualifying to national championships, which will take place at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on New Year’s Day.
The western division’s conclusion also saw United Power beat Fire Ball Academy 5-1.
Raghad Mukhaizen of the Storm was named the western division player of the season while her teammate Dalia Abu Laban finished top scorer. Hessa Al-Sudairi of Jeddah Eagle claimed the best goalkeeper award.
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