Al-Shabab recorded a convincing home win today, beating Al-Taawoun three goals to nil at the club's stadium in Riyadh in round eight of the Saudi Pro League.

The hosts went ahead in the 18th minute and doubled their lead deep into first-half stoppage time (45+6). Yannick Carrasco then wrapped up the result with a third goal in the 85th minute.

The victory lifts Al-Shabab to 7 points in twelfth place, while Al-Taawoun remain on 3 points in seventeenth position in the league standings.