The Herons conceded two early first-half goals to the Saudi Pro League side, but they responded well before the half-time break. After Suarez opened the scoring for the MLS side, Lionel Messi seemingly added a another, but the Uruguayan was offside in the buildup to the Argentine's goal.
Despite the opener from the Uruguayan, it proved to not be enough, as the Herons fell 4-3 to Al Hilal in their opening game of the Riyadh Cup.