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Saudi Women's Premier League: Al Qadsiah takes lead as Al Hilal wins 6-0

In the third round of the Saudi Women's Premier League, Al Qadsiah secured the top spot in the standings following a 2-1 victory over Al Ittihad. French player Lea Le Garic opened the scoring for Al Qadsiah in the fifth minute, and while Al Ittihad equalized before halftime, Brazilian player Adriana da Silva scored the decisive second goal in the second half.

Al Hilal also achieved a significant victory, defeating Al Taraji 6-0. Goals were scored by Nigerian professional Christy Ochebe, Ghanian Alice Kozi, Lin Mohammed, Nigerian veteran Asisat Oshoala (who scored twice), and Abeer Nasser. This win brings Al Hilal to 6 points, placing them second in the league standings.

The rapid development of the league reflects the broader expansion of women's sports in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030, supported by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The league has seen increased technical standards through the recruitment of international talent.

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Saudi Arabian Football Federation