Saudi crush Bahrain in friendly

Naif Hazazi hit a brace in the preparatory game for both sides for their upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures where Saudi Arabia face Korea Republic while Bahrain host Australia on November 19.

Faisal Al Sultan put the Nasser Al Johar-led Saudis into the lead on 25 minutes before Hazazi fired the first of his two goals four minutes later.

Hazazi bagged his second three minutes before the hour and Redha Tukur completed the rout with a 90th minute penalty.

In the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying, Saudi Arabia are currently third in Group B behind leaders Korea Republic and second-placed Iran though all three teams are on four points.

The Milan Macala-coached Bahrainis are fourth in Group A with one point, behind pace-setters Australia (six points), Japan (four) and Qatar (four).