Former Mali striker Moussa Marega strikes twice for Al Diriyah

Former FC Porto and Mali national team striker Moussa Marega scored twice in a Man of the Match performance as Al Diriyah overcame Al Raed for a 3-2 victory in Saudi Arabia’s second tier First Division League (FDL) on Friday.

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The veteran was in top form for his club, who currently occupy second place on the table. The 34-year-old found the net twice during the first half to give the visitors a 2-0 lead before holding off a late charge to secure a second consecutive victory.

The former Al Hilal star opened the scoring with a poacher’s finish in the 22nd minute. Timing his run perfectly to get on the end of a pass from Ziyad Al Qahtani, Marega chested the ball down before turning and firing in a low finish.

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And he doubled his tally just before halftime. A cross from the left wing found the Malian, who produced an accurate volley that bounced beyond the reach of Al Raed goalkeeper Mohamed Al Otaibi.

Al Diriyah added another goal before the hour mark before holding off a late charge from hosts Al Raed. The club are one of the fast rising clubs in Saudi Arabia, boosted by major investment from the country’s Public Investment Fund. Marega is among the signings brought in by an influx of money as the club attempts to earn back-to-back promotions after winning the third tier Second Division title last season.

Moussa Marega now has six goals in eight matches since joining from Emirati club Al Sharjah. Al Diriyah are three points back of second tier leaders Abha Club.