It was a far cry from 2015, when a Saudi woman who tried to attend a soccer game in Jidda was arrested after she was spotted by security officers wearing pants, a long-sleeve top, a hat and sunglasses to avoid detection, local news outlets reported.

Women will also attend a game on Saturday in the national stadium in the capital, Riyadh, as well as a game on Thursday in the city of Dammam.

On Friday, Al-Ahli trounced Al-Batin 5-0 in the Premier League match, according to the Saudi Gazette.

Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, a member of the royal family, attended the match and said on Twitter:

“Today, you brought happiness to every Saudi family and woman who attended the first game. This is a historic moment for the Kingdom.”