Al-Wehda 1-1 Al-Hilal: Milinkovic-Savic´s stoppage-time equaliser seals second place for visitors

Al-Hilal secured second place in the Saudi Pro League after Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s last-gasp equaliser rescued a 1-1 draw against Al-Wehda.

Mohammad Al-Shalhoub’s side knew a point at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium would all but seal qualification for next season’s AFC Champions League Elite.

The visitors were on a three-match winning streak, but fell behind six minutes into the second half when Juninho Bacuna set up Abdulaziz Noor for the opening goal.

Al-Wehda appeared on course to record the 100th league win of their history, having denied chances for Salem Al Dawsari and Aleksandar Mitrovic.

However, in the second minute of stoppage time, Milinkovic-Savic rifled home from Ruben Neves’ cross to snatch the point needed to mathematically seal second spot for his side.

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Data Debrief: Late, late show sees Al-Hilal extend unbeaten streak

Al-Wehda, fresh from six wins in nine league games, looked set to end their six-match winless streak against Al-Hilal, and record only a second victory in 24 meetings, despite ing just five shots to their opponents’ 17.

Yet, their defence was breached for a league-high 43rd time in the second half this season.

Ironically, it came courtesy of the side who have found the net after half-time more than any other side in the Saudi Pro League this term (53).

Al-Hilal have hit form at an ideal time in the campaign, securing second place following a run of seven league games without defeat.