Riyadh: Defending champions Al Ahli routed Al Ittifaq by 4-1 in the first week of Jameel Football Professional League.
Syrian striker and top gunner Omar Al Souma netted the first goal in the injury time of the first half.
Mustapha Bassas scored the second goal for Al Ahli, 63 minutes into the match which was played at Mohammed bin Fahad Stadium in Dammam in the Eastern Province.
Team captain Taysir Al Jassim scored the third and fourth goals 67mintues and 81 minutes into the match, sealing the final victory for Al Ahli.
Mohammed Kenou scored the only goal for newly-promoted Al Ittifaq, 67 minutes into the match.
Al Sourma made a record as he became the first player in the world to score 50 goals in 47 matches.