Doha:Al-Hilal faced a 3-1 defeat against Qatar's Al-Shamal in the third round of the AFC Champions League Elite at Al-Bayt Stadium.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Al-Shamal took the lead early in the match with a goal by Wesley Saïd in the eighth minute. Al-Hilal's Salem Al-Dawsari managed to equalize in the 32nd minute.
In the second half, Al-Shamal quickly regained their lead with a goal from Baghdad Bounedjah in the 49th minute. The team further extended their advantage with a third goal in the 54th minute, securing the victory and all three points.
Following this result, Al-Hilal is positioned fifth in the standings with six points, while Al-Shamal holds sixth place with five points.