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Al Riyadh put a dent in one of the Pro League's best storylines this season, beating Al Kholood 2-0 at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium on matchday seven. The result snapped Al Kholood's unbeaten run, which had been the strongest start to a Pro League campaign in the club's history, making this the standout shock of the round. Kader Keita got the hosts moving with the opener, and Rodrigo Abascal added the second to put the game out of reach. At the other end, goalkeeper Milan Borjan was the difference-maker for Al Riyadh, coming up with a string of important saves to deny Al Kholood a way back into the contest. The win gives Al Riyadh a timely lift heading into the international break, with the club picking up a full three points on the last matchday before the Arabian Gulf Cup gets underway. For Al Kholood, the defeat ends their charmed run but doesn't do serious damage to their season, as they remain a respectable seventh in the table heading into the pause.