Al-Ahli Thrash Al-Shabab 5-2 in Saudi Pro League Showdown
Al-Ahli delivered a stunning statement in the Saudi Pro League, overpowering Al-Shabab 5-2 in a match that had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The game, played at a packed SHG Stadium in Riyadh, saw Al-Shabab struggling to contain the intensity and precision of the reigning Asian champions.
The match exploded early. Riyad Mahrez set the tone with a perfectly executed free-kick, leading to Rayan Hamed opening the scoring in the sixth minute. From there, Al-Ahli never let up. Mahrez continued to torment the Al-Shabab defense, creating space for Franck Kessié to score in the 20th minute. Just six minutes later, Mahrez himself found the net after a slick low cross from Zakaria Hawsawi, pushing Al-Ahli into a commanding 3-0 lead inside the first half-hour.
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Al-Shabab fought back, with Yannick Carrasco converting a free-kick in the 33rd minute to offer a glimmer of hope. But their momentum was quickly extinguished. A defensive lapse allowed Ivan Toney to win possession and set up Enzo Millot for another goal, restoring Al-Ahli’s three-goal cushion. Just before halftime, Carrasco struck again from the penalty spot, but Al-Shabab’s fightback was too little, too late. The second half slowed down, with Marcelo Grohe making key saves to keep Al-Shabab in the game, but Al-Ahli’s control never wavered. Toney wrapped up the win with a penalty in the 83rd minute, becoming the first player this season to reach 20 goals in the league.
This result not only highlights Al-Ahli’s dominance on the field but also intensifies the race at the top of the Saudi Pro League. They remain just three points behind leaders Al-Hilal, keeping their title ambitions alive while sending a clear warning to the rest of the league. For Al-Shabab, the loss underscores the challenges of facing one of Asia’s top teams and raises questions about their defensive stability as they fight to stay clear of the relegation zone.
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