The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has announced that an Austrian officiating team will oversee the much-anticipated Riyadh derby between Al-Hilal and Al-Shabab this Friday evening. The match, part of the Roshn Professional League, will take place at the SHG Arena as the teams compete in the twenty-fourth round of the Saudi League.
Leading the officiating team will be Austrian referee Sebastian Gishamer, supported by fellow countrymen Santino Schreiner and Alexander Borutski as assistant referees. Saudi referee Mohammed Al-Ghamdi will serve as the fourth official. Additionally, Alan Kias will head the video technology team, with Walter Altman acting as the assistant video referee, ensuring that the match is conducted under top-notch officiating standards.
Kickoff is slated for 10:00 PM local time (Saudi Arabia) and 11:00 PM (UAE time), and fans are eagerly looking forward to what promises to be an exhilarating and competitive encounter. Al-Hilal arrives at the match sitting in third place in the league standings with 55 points following 16 wins and 7 draws, while Al-Shabab is positioned in twelfth place with 25 points, having secured 6 wins along with 7 draws and 10 losses.
This clash not only highlights the intense rivalry between the two teams, but it also underscores the league’s commitment to high-quality officiating, as they continue to attract international referees for significant matches. As anticipation builds, both teams will aim to secure a vital three points in their journey through the league.