The 1982–83 Saudi Premier League was the 7th season of Saudi Premier League since its establishment in 1976. Al-Ittihad were the defending champions, having won their 1st title in the previous season. The campaign began on 16 December 1982 and ended on 8 April 1983. The number of teams in the league was reduced from the previous season. The league was contested by 10 teams, the top 5 teams from Groups A and B.
Going into the final matchday, Al-Hilal were leading the table with 1 point ahead of Al-Ettifaq. The two teams would face their city rivals in the final matchday on separate days. On 7 April 1983, Al-Ettifaq defeated Al-Nahda 2–0.[1] This meant that Al-Hilal needed just a draw against Al-Nassr to secure the title, as they were ahead of Al-Ettifaq on goal difference as well. On 8 April 1983, Al-Nassr defeated Al-Hilal 2–1 to hand Al-Ettifaq their first league title.[2] Al-Ettifaq ended the season without a single defeat and became the first Saudi team to ever do so. Al-Ettifaq also became the first team from Dammam to win the title.[3]Khalil Al-Zayani also became the first Saudi Arabian manager to win the league title.
Ohod were the first team to be relegated following a 5–1 away defeat to Al-Shabab on 7 April 1983.[4] The following day, Al-Rawdhah were defeated by Al-Qadisiyah 2–0 and were relegated.[5]
On 1 April 1983, Abdullah Al-Suwailem assaulted referee Mohammed Foda during the match against Al-Hilal. During the 90th minute while the scores were still level at 1–1, Mohammed Foda sent off Al-Shabab's Al-Suwailem for receiving a pass from the goalkeeper in the 18-yard box. Minutes later in the 2nd minute of stoppage Al-Hilal would go on and score the winner. Al-Suwailem then rushed towards the referee and assaulted him. He was eventually held back by the stadium security. Foda then immediately blew for the final whistle and Al-Shabab's players rushed towards the referee. Foda was escorted out of the stadium by the police. In the aftermath, the Saudi FF suspended 4 players from Al-Shabab and the perpetrator, Al-Suwailem, was put in prison.[6]
The season was also marked by tragedy. On 14 March 1983 Al-Nassr goalkeeper Sultan Marzooq was killed in a car accident, while he was on his way to the team's training ground.[7] He played his final match three days prior in a 3–3 draw against Al-Ahli.
Article writer for Saleh Al-Hoireny - Al-Jazirah newspaper 03-09-2010
August 31, 2023
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The 1982 83 Saudi Premier League was the 7th season of Saudi Premier League since its establishment in 1976 Al Ittihad were the defending champions having won their 1st title in the previous season The campaign began on 16 December 1982 and ended on 8 April 1983 The number of teams in the league was reduced from the previous season The league was contested by 10 teams the top 5 teams from Groups A and B Saudi Premier LeagueSeason1982 83Dates16 December 1982 8 April 1983ChampionsAl Ettifaq 1st title RelegatedOhodAl RawdhahGulf Club Champions CupAl EttifaqArab Club Champions CupAl EttifaqMatches played90Goals scored218 2 42 per match Top goalscorerMajed Abdullah 14 goals Biggest home winAl Nassr 7 2 Al Rawdhah 18 February 1983 Biggest away winAl Ittihad 2 5 Al Ahli 7 April 1983 Highest scoringAl Nassr 7 2 Al Rawdhah 18 February 1983 Longest winning run7 gamesAl HilalLongest unbeaten run18 gamesAl EttifaqLongest winless run15 gamesOhodLongest losing run5 gamesAl Nahda 1981 821983 84 Going into the final matchday Al Hilal were leading the table with 1 point ahead of Al Ettifaq The two teams would face their city rivals in the final matchday on separate days On 7 April 1983 Al Ettifaq defeated Al Nahda 2 0 1 This meant that Al Hilal needed just a draw against Al Nassr to secure the title as they were ahead of Al Ettifaq on goal difference as well On 8 April 1983 Al Nassr defeated Al Hilal 2 1 to hand Al Ettifaq their first league title 2 Al Ettifaq ended the season without a single defeat and became the first Saudi team to ever do so Al Ettifaq also became the first team from Dammam to win the title 3 Khalil Al Zayani also became the first Saudi Arabian manager to win the league title Ohod were the first team to be relegated following a 5 1 away defeat to Al Shabab on 7 April 1983 4 The following day Al Rawdhah were defeated by Al Qadisiyah 2 0 and were relegated 5 By winning the league title this also meant that Al Ettifaq would qualify for the 1983 Gulf Club Champions Cup and the 1984 Arab Club Champions Cup which they went on to win as well On 1 April 1983 Abdullah Al Suwailem assaulted referee Mohammed Foda during the match against Al Hilal During the 90th minute while the scores were still level at 1 1 Mohammed Foda sent off Al Shabab s Al Suwailem for receiving a pass from the goalkeeper in the 18 yard box Minutes later in the 2nd minute of stoppage Al Hilal would go on and score the winner Al Suwailem then rushed towards the referee and assaulted him He was eventually held back by the stadium security Foda then immediately blew for the final whistle and Al Shabab s players rushed towards the referee Foda was escorted out of the stadium by the police In the aftermath the Saudi FF suspended 4 players from Al Shabab and the perpetrator Al Suwailem was put in prison 6 The season was also marked by tragedy On 14 March 1983 Al Nassr goalkeeper Sultan Marzooq was killed in a car accident while he was on his way to the team s training ground 7 He played his final match three days prior in a 3 3 draw against Al Ahli Contents 1 Teams 1 1 Stadiums and locations 2 League table 3 Results 4 Season statistics 4 1 Top scorers 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksTeams EditTen teams competed in the league the top five teams from Groups A and B of the previous season The top five teams from Group A were Al Shabab Al Nassr Al Ettifaq Ohod and Al Qadisiyah The top five teams from Group B were Al Ittihad Al Hilal Al Nahda Al Ahli and Al Rawdhah The ten relegated teams were Al Tai Al Kawkab Al Ansar Al Riyadh Al Wehda Al Jabalain Damac Al Khaleej Al Taawoun and Okaz Stadiums and locations Edit nbsp nbsp Al AhliAl Ittihad nbsp Al EttifaqAl Nahda nbsp Al HilalAl NassrAl Shabab nbsp Al Qadisiyah nbsp Al Rawdhah nbsp Ohodclass notpageimage Locations of teams in the 1982 83 Saudi Premier League Club Location StadiumAl Ahli Jeddah Youth Welfare Stadium in JeddahAl Ettifaq Dammam Youth Welfare Stadium in DammamAl Hilal Riyadh Youth Welfare Stadium in Al MalazAl Ittihad Jeddah Youth Welfare Stadium in JeddahAl Nahda Dammam Youth Welfare Stadium in DammamAl Nassr Riyadh Youth Welfare Stadium in Al MalazAl Qadisiyah Khobar Youth Welfare Stadium in DammamAl Rawdhah Al Jeshah Al Hasa Sports Center StadiumAl Shabab Riyadh Youth Welfare Stadium in Al MalazOhod Medina Youth Welfare Stadium in MedinaLeague table EditPos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation1 Al Ettifaq C 18 10 8 0 25 10 15 28 Gulf Club Champions Cup and Arab Club Champions Cup2 Al Hilal 18 11 5 2 32 17 15 273 Al Shabab 18 9 6 3 31 16 15 244 Al Nassr 18 7 6 5 29 22 7 205 Al Ahli 18 5 10 3 25 19 6 206 Al Ittihad 18 5 6 7 22 26 4 167 Al Qadisiyah 18 3 8 7 19 22 3 148 Al Nahda 18 3 5 10 10 21 11 119 Al Rawdhah R 18 1 9 8 12 32 20 11 Relegated10 Ohod R 18 2 5 11 13 33 20 9Source rsssf com Al Madina C Champion R Relegated Promoted Al Wehda Al Riyadh Saudi Premier League 1982 83 winners Ettifaq1st titleResults EditHome Away AHL ETT HIL ITT NAH NSR QAD RAW SHB OHDAl Ahli 1 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 0 4 2Al Ettifaq 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 1 2 0 1 1 2 2 1 0Al Hilal 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 1 1 2 2 2 4 1 2 3 2 0Al Ittihad 2 5 0 0 3 5 1 0 1 0 2 0 4 1 1 3 0 0Al Nahda 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 3 2 0Al Nassr 1 0 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 7 2 0 1 2 1Al Qadisiyah 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 0 1 1 3 1Al Rawdhah 1 1 2 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2Al Shabab 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 0 1 1 3 2 2 2 3 0 5 1Ohod 1 3 0 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 1Source citation needed Legend Blue home team win Yellow draw Red away team win Season statistics EditTop scorers Edit Rank Player Club Goals1 nbsp Majed Abdullah Al Nassr 142 nbsp Khalid Al Ma ajil Al Shabab 133 nbsp Jamal Mohammed Al Ettifaq 94 nbsp Abdullah Al Jarbo o Al Hilal 7 nbsp Talal Sobhi Al Ahli6 nbsp Hamad Al Dossari Al Qadsiah 6 nbsp Hussam Abu Dawood Al Ahli8 nbsp Amin Dabo Al Ahli 5 nbsp Naif Marzooq Al Shabab nbsp Abdulrahman Al Qoosi Al ShababSee also Edit1983 King Cup 1983 Gulf Club Champions Cup 1984 Arab Club Champions CupReferences Edit ودع الاتفاقيون اشقائهم بالنهضة permanent dead link Al Jazirah newspaper 09 04 1983 بطل الدوري يصل فيقلب ليل المنطقة نهارا الشباب يودع احد بخمسة اهداف القادسية تعلن هبوط الروضة permanent dead link Al Jazirah newspaper 03 04 1983 سلطان مرزووق الى رحمة الله External links EditRSSSF Stats Article writer for Saleh Al Hoireny Al Jazirah newspaper 03 09 2010 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 1982 83 Saudi Premier League amp oldid 1140170239, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
