Saudi Gazette report

JEDDAH — Al-Ittihad's women's team, led by Ashleigh Plumptre, showcased their prowess in the Saudi Women's Premier League.

The team secured a thrilling victory against Eastern Flames with a score of 3-0. Plumptre, the English-Nigerian defender, dazzled on the field, contributing all three goals and earning herself a well-deserved hat-trick.

The season's opener witnessed Al-Nassr's commanding 6-0 triumph over Al-Riyadh, with Lina Boussaha scoring the first goals and achieving her own historic hat-trick.

However, it's Al-Ittihad's Ashleigh Plumptre who stole the spotlight with her outstanding performance.

In other league results, Al-Hilal and Al-Qadisiyah concluded their match with a goalless draw, while Al-Shabab secured a victory in their debut match against Al-Ahli, with the only goal credited to Moudhi Abdul Mohsen.

As the anticipation builds for the second round, Al-Riyadh will face Eastern Flames at Riyadh Club's stadium on Friday.

Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli will lock horns in Riyadh, while on Saturday, Al-Ittihad will take on Al-Qadisiyah in Jeddah.

The excitement continues on Sunday with the highly anticipated derby between Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab at the latter's home stadium.