Bernard Mensah shines as Al-Riyadh settle for draw with Damac in Saudi Pro League

Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Mensah put on a standout performance for Al-Riyadh, scoring and assisting in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Damac FC at the Dhamak Club Stadium on Friday afternoon.The encounter in Saudi Pro League’s Round 9 saw Al-Riyadh’s early lead slip away in the dying moments.Mensah opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a precise header off Faz Selemanis cross from a set piece, marking his second goal of the season. Damac responded in the 43rd minute as Habib Diallo capitalized on a corner, heading in Georges-Kvin Nkoudous cross.The game intensified when Mensah returned the favor in the 68th minute, assisting Selemani, who slotted home to put Al-Riyadh back on top. However, Damac struck again with a stoppage-time penalty, coolly converted by Nkoudou, to salvage a point.With 88 minutes played, Mensah left the field having contributed his fourth assist this season, as both teams settled for a share of the points in a hard-fought encounter.