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Al Shamal Make History With Stunning Victory Over Al Hilal

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October 28, 2026

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Al-Shamal SC became the first Asian team to beat Al-Hilal in the Al-Hilal Sports City Stadium in the Saudi city of Al Khor. The win for the Qatari outfit represented the first win in the continental tournament and further bolstered their position in the tournament. It was a memorable result, thanks to four goalscorers and two assists from Riyad Mahrez.

Al Shamal get their first ever win in Asian competitions after beating Al Hilal (KSA) 🔚#ACLElite pic.twitter.com/pYsfkp9S2O
— Qatar Stars League (@QSL_EN) October 27, 2026

Al Shamal Victory Begins With Early Breakthrough

Al-Shamal was heading the way in the eighth minute for Wesley Saïd, who capitalised on Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane’s organisation to score. The ace of Al-Hilal took advantage with Theo Hernández’s goal in the 32nd minute, when he also opened the scoring by Capital Salem Al-Dawsari. The first half was somewhat energetic and the sides were even level at the conclusion of 90 minutes 1–1.

Al Shamal Victory Sealed by Mahrez Assists

It was only three minutes into the second half when Al-Shamal took the lead again. In the 48th minute Riyad Mahrez delivered a cross for Baghdad Bounedjah who scored his 50th for Tunisia. Mahrez added another assist six minutes later for Ben Romdhane to level the scores at 3–1 and complete the breakthrough to cement the historic triumph for the debuting boys.

Al Shamal Victory Shapes AFC Champions League Standings

With a 2-2 draw with Al-Ittihad and Tractor FC the two win-streaks were extended to include a victory, giving Al-Shamal six points from three games, as per the standings provided. The outcome pulled Al-Hilal to sixth in the league table list and Al-Maghrib scoreline was dented in their continental journey.

Al Shamal Victory Sets Up Esteghlal Clash

Under the management of David Prats, Al-Shamal will aim to follow up its success in the next league match on November 3, 2026, against Iran’s Esteghlal FC. The side’s performance against Al-Hilal is a shot to push them forward in anticipation of the next match, in which they want to consolidate their inclusion in the race for the top positions at the end of the first half of the season.