Wesley Saïd opened the scoring before Salem Al-Dawsari equalised. Baghdad Bounedjah and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane then put Al Shamal decisively ahead in the second half. Riyad Mahrez was involved in the build-up to all three goals, according to Gulf Times’ match report.
Al Shamal now sit sixth in the West standings with five points, one behind Al Hilal. The result ends the Saudi club’s winning start after victories in their opening two matches.