RIYADH: Al-Shabab defeated visitors Al-Tai 4-0 on Thursday evening at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Al-Malaz to take the lead in the ROSHN Saudi League table after three rounds of the season.
Al-Shabab have now claimed a maximum of nine points from their three matches and top the standings on goal difference from champions Al-Hilal, who will take on Zamalek of Egypt in the Lusail Cup in Doha on Friday.
It was Al-Tai’s first defeat of the season after they had also gone into the match with a maximum of six points from their two outings.
Al-Shabab’s goals came from Argentine midfielder Cristian Guanca’s double in the 27th and 69th minutes, the second via a penalty, Gabonese forward Aaron Boupendza on 62 minutes, and Brazilian striker Carlos Junior with eight minutes remaining.
Thursday’s other matches saw Al-Khaleej and Al-Adalah play out a 0-0 draw while Al-Wehda beat Abha 1-0.