RIYADH: In a battle between two sides in search of their first victory in the 2026/27 Saudi Pro League season, 10-man Al-Shabab overcame a Vuk Rasovic-led Al-Taawoun at the SHG Arena in Riyadh 3-0 to move to seven points — four clear of the relegation zone. Al-Shabab came into the game without key players — Thomas Partey and Gulf Cup Best Player of the Tournament Hammam Al-Hammami were both sidelined through injury. Al-Hammami was honored by the Al-Shabab board ahead of the game for his Gulf C