According to Globo Esporte Futebol, Martinelli, 25, scored a hat-trick in the match, with Al-Hilal temporarily taking the lead in the Saudi Pro League with 18 points from seven games. The Brazilian's first goal came at 17 minutes, with him picking up a loose ball in the area and scoring with his right foot. His second goal, at 42 minutes, was a stunning strike, with Martinelli receiving a pass from Ollie Watkins, who was signed from Aston Villa, and scoring with his left foot. Martinelli's third goal came in the final minutes of the match, with assistance from another Premier League signing, the Dutchman Summerville.