“Theo Hernández breaks the deadlock with a composed finish to give Al Hilal the advantage”
Pivotal“Ivan Toney converts from the penalty spot to level the score and force extra time”
Pivotal
Al Ahli
Al Hilal
Al Hilal advanced to the next round of the Kings Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Al Ahli. Theo Hernández gave Al Hilal the lead just before halftime with a well-taken finish, but Ivan Toney rescued Al Ahli with a crucial penalty conversion nine minutes from time. Both teams struggled to create clear chances in extra time despite multiple substitutions, with the match requiring a shootout to determine the winner. Al Hilal held their nerve from the spot, converting 4 of their penalties while Al Ahli could only manage 2, sending the defending champions through in what was a tightly contested cup tie.
How entertaining was this match?
Al Ahli and Al Hilal clash in a King's Cup semifinal at Alinma Stadium, with both teams bringing strong recent form to this crucial knockout encounter. Ivan Toney leads Al Ahli's charge with 5 goals in 3 Cup matches, while Al Hilal boasts attacking firepower led by Karim Benzema.
Al Ahli
Al Hilal wins on penalties
