Al Ahli Snatches Exciting Win from Al Taawoun with Toney's Killer Penalty
Al Ahli Club secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun in the match held this evening as part of the 15th round of the Roshn Saudi League.
Al-Taawoun opened the scoring through Roger Martinez, who successfully converted a penalty into a goal in the 46th minute of added time in the first half.
Al-Ahli managed to come back in the second half after Zakaria Hawsawi scored the equalizer in the 62nd minute, taking advantage of the continuous pressure on Al-Taawoun's defense.
The Brazilian Roger Ibañez suffered a severe blow after being sent off following his second yellow card in the 83rd minute, leaving Al Ahly to finish the match with ten players.
The referee awarded a decisive penalty kick to Al-Ahli in the 104th minute, after Merih Demiral was fouled inside the penalty area, amid protests from the Al-Taawoun players.
Englishman Ivan Toney successfully scored the decisive penalty, giving Al Ahly three valuable points in one of the most exciting matches of the round.
Al-Ahli increased their total to 31 points, placing fourth in the standings, while Al-Taawoun remained at 31 points in third place, as both teams prepare for the upcoming sixteenth round.
Al-Taawoun opened the scoring through Roger Martinez, who successfully converted a penalty into a goal in the 46th minute of added time in the first half.
Al-Ahli managed to come back in the second half after Zakaria Hawsawi scored the equalizer in the 62nd minute, taking advantage of the continuous pressure on Al-Taawoun's defense.
The Brazilian Roger Ibañez suffered a severe blow after being sent off following his second yellow card in the 83rd minute, leaving Al Ahly to finish the match with ten players.
The referee awarded a decisive penalty kick to Al-Ahli in the 104th minute, after Merih Demiral was fouled inside the penalty area, amid protests from the Al-Taawoun players.
Englishman Ivan Toney successfully scored the decisive penalty, giving Al Ahly three valuable points in one of the most exciting matches of the round.
Al-Ahli increased their total to 31 points, placing fourth in the standings, while Al-Taawoun remained at 31 points in third place, as both teams prepare for the upcoming sixteenth round.
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