Al-Ahli’s Fiery Hat-Trick Rout Stuns Al-Khaleej
Al-Ahli’s stunning performance against Al-Khaleej resulted in a 4-1 triumph in the latest match of the Roshn Saudi League. The encounter took place at Al-Inma Stadium, located in King Abdullah Sports City, as part of the league’s 17th round.
Match Summary
Under the guidance of coach Matthias Jaissle, Al-Ahli fielded a strong lineup featuring notable players such as Abdulrahman Al-Sanabi, Ali Majrashi, Roger Ibanez, Merih Demiral, and Franck Kessié. However, it was Al-Khaleej that took an early lead.
Key Events of the Match
- 19th Minute: Al-Khaleej opened the scoring with a goal from Masouras, assisted by Paulo Fernandes’ cross.
- 59th Minute: Ivan Toney equalized for Al-Ahli by capitalizing on a precise cross from Ali Majrashi.
- 68th Minute: Toney scored again, taking advantage of a rebound from the Al-Khaleej goalkeeper after a shot by Galeno.
- 77th Minute: Toney completed his hat-trick, finishing a header from Riyad Mahrez inside the net.
- 87th Minute: Rayan Hamed added the fourth goal for Al-Ahli, also benefiting from a rebound.
Standings Impact
This decisive victory allowed Al-Ahli to move to second place in the league standings with a total of 37 points. In contrast, Al-Khaleej remains eighth with 24 points.
Al-Ahli’s fiery hat-trick rout over Al-Khaleej showcased their capacity for offensive football and heightened their prospects in the Roshn Saudi League.
