Match Summary

Al Ahli Saudi FC – Al Nassr Club: 3–2
Al Ahli Saudi held off Al Nassr in a thrilling 3–2 victory in Jeddah, breaking the visitors' winning streak in style. Ivan Toney struck twice in the first 20 minutes, with assists from Galeno and Majrashi, before Abdulelah Al-Amri leveled the score just before halftime with a quickfire brace of his own. Merih Demiral’s towering header in the 55th minute proved decisive. Despite dominating possession at 70%, Al Nassr missed their chances and ended the game with 10 men after Nawaf Al-Boushal was sent off late. Al Ahli also saw red, with Ali Majrashi dismissed in stoppage time.

Man of the Match

Key player: Ivan Toney (Al Ahli Saudi FC):
A sensational attacking performance from the English striker, who bagged a brace in the first half to give Al Ahli Saudi a commanding edge.
Toney opened the scoring early and doubled the lead soon after, showing clinical finishing and sharp movement.
He wasn't done yet—his pinpoint assist in the second half set up the match-winner for Merih Demiral.
A three-goal direct involvement sealed a crucial 3-2 win in a tense, high-stakes clash.

Conclusion

This high-octane clash showcased Al Ahli Saudi’s resilience and attacking quality, with Ivan Toney’s brilliance and Merih Demiral’s pivotal header delivering a hard-fought victory over a dominant Al Nassr side.