Last night, the sports halls in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia witnessed a new chapter of excitement and competitiveness within the eleventh round of the Saudi Premier League for Handball , a competition that enjoys wide public interest, especially in the Eastern Province, which is considered the historical stronghold of this game in the Kingdom.
Top of the round: The Gulf continues its dominance
In the most anticipated match of the round, held at the packed Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Sports Hall in Qatif, Al-Khaleej secured a thrilling victory in the "Eastern Province Derby" against their traditional rivals, Mudhar, with a score of 33-31. This match was more than just a passing fixture; it was a true test of Al-Khaleej's strength, as they continued their impressive winning streak, cementing their position at the top of the standings with 20 points and sending a strong message to their competitors that they are a force to be reckoned with in this season's championship race.
The battle for second place heats up between Al-Ahly and Al-Huda
Al-Ahli returned with a valuable victory from Al-Ahsa after defeating their host, Al-Fateh, with a score of 30-26. Al-Ahli delivered an outstanding second half performance that enabled them to secure the win and raise their points tally to 16, continuing their pursuit of the league leaders.
Al-Huda seized the opportunity to close the gap on the leading pack, securing a resounding and well-deserved victory over Al-Safa with a score of 33-25 at Al-Noor Club's arena. This win keeps Al-Huda tied with Al-Ahli on 16 points, setting the stage for fierce competition in the upcoming rounds to secure qualification for the elite championships.
Results that enhance warm regions
In the remaining matches of the round, Al -Noor secured their place among the top four with a tactical victory over Al-Wahda in Mecca (25-22), capitalizing on their players' experience in handling crucial moments. Meanwhile, Al-Khaleej Club's hall witnessed a closely contested match between Al-Muheet and Al-Adalah , which ended with Al-Muheet emerging victorious (30-27). This win strengthens Al-Muheet's hopes of remaining in the safe zone, while the situation worsened for Al-Adalah and Al-Safa at the bottom of the standings.
Saudi Premier Handball League standings (after round 11)
These results saw Al Khaleej continue to soar alone at the top, and the overall ranking was as follows:
- 1. Gulf: 20 points
- 2. Al Ahly: 16 points
- 3. Al-Huda: 16 points
- 4. Al-Nour: 14 points
- 5. Harmful: 12 points
- 6. Al-Zulfi: 8 points
- 7. Unit: 7 points
- 8. Al-Fateh: 6 points
- 9. Perimeter: 5 points
- 10. Justice: 4 points
- 11. Al-Safa: Two points
