Al-Ittihad continued their strong run in the Roshn Saudi League with a 3-1 victory over Al-Faisaly on Friday evening in round seven, reinforcing their position at the top of the table.
The team secured the win with an impressive attacking display, adding three more points to their tally and maintaining their positive results under German coach Jens Vissing, who has kept the side in contention since the start of the season.
The victory was not only significant for the points but also carried a historic milestone: Al-Ittihad have now avoided defeat in their first seven league matches.
This is the fifth time Al-Ittihad have completed the first seven rounds without a loss since the professional era began in the Saudi league in 2008-2009, underlining their ability to make a strong start.
The achievement reflects the stability the club has enjoyed early in the season, maintaining a clean record despite facing different opponents and varying match conditions.
With the win, Al-Ittihad raised their points total to 17, temporarily topping the Roshn Saudi League standings, two points ahead of Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr, pending the results of their rivals in the current round.
The victory over Al-Faisaly gives Al-Ittihad a strong boost to continue their campaign, having proven to be one of the main contenders for the top spot with their strong start and results that have kept them among the league’s elite from the early weeks.