“Ivan Toney breaks the deadlock with Al Ahli's opener”
Pivotal“Fabinho converts penalty to level the score at 1-1”
Pivotal“Riyad Mahrez restores Al Ahli's lead with crucial strike”
Pivotal“Substitute Firas Al-Buraikan seals victory with third goal”
Pivotal
Al Ahli
Al Ittihad
Outstanding performance
Al Ahli•AttackerAl Ahli secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Al Ittihad in a fiery Pro League encounter that saw seven yellow cards dished out. Ivan Toney opened the scoring for Al Ahli in the 23rd minute, but Fabinho leveled from the penalty spot early in the second half. Riyad Mahrez restored Al Ahli's lead on 59 minutes with a crucial strike, before substitute Firas Al-Buraikan sealed the win six minutes after coming on. The match was characterized by aggressive play and constant refereeing interventions, with both teams picking up multiple bookings throughout a heated 90 minutes that strengthened Al Ahli's position in what appears to be a crucial phase of the title race.
How entertaining was this match?
Second-placed Al Ahli host fifth-placed Al Ittihad in the Jeddah Derby, with the hosts riding a five-match winning streak. Ivan Toney's 23 goals this season will be key as Al Ahli look to extend their 17-point advantage over their city rivals.
