Al Ahli and Al Fateh draw 1-1 in the Saudi Championship with Ivan Toney’s goal in the first half

Al Ahli draws 1-1 with Al Fateh this Wednesday afternoon. The match takes place at King Abdullah Sports City. Ivan Toney opened the scoring for the home team in the first half. Sofiane Bendebka equalized the score at the beginning of the second half. The game remains busy with chances for both sides.

The home team started with offensive pressure and dominated possession of the ball. Riyad Mahrez was fouled in the box in the 24th minute. The referee signaled the penalty immediately. Ivan Toney took responsibility and took the corner with precision. The opposing goalkeeper had no chance of saving the shot.

Primeiro time has penalty goal and injuries

The duel started evenly with both teams looking to attack. Goalkeeper Édouard Mendy needed medical attention after just 11 minutes. Ele continued on the field after the interruption. Al Ahli had difficulty breaking through the defensive block until the capital penalty.

• Édouard Mendy receives medical attention at 11 minutes.
• Riyad Mahrez suffers a penalty in the 24th minute.
• Ivan Toney scores the first goal in the 27th minute.
• Abdulaziz Al Suwailem receives a yellow card.
• Franck Kessié leaves the field injured after 32 minutes.
• Matheus Gonçalves replaces Kessié.

Kessié’s departure changed the dynamics of the midfield. The Ivorian felt pain and was unable to continue in the match. Matheus Gonçalves came in with the mission of maintaining offensive creativity. Al Fateh tried to react before the break with long-distance shots from Marwane Saâdane.

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Al Fateh draws at the start of the final stage

The second half started with a different attitude from the visiting team. Al Fateh went up the lines and put pressure on the ball. The strategy worked quickly. Aos 50 minutes, Sofiane Bendebka received the ball in the area and finished with his right foot. The ball entered the middle of the goal to tie the match.

Al Ahli almost regained the lead just before the goal conceded. Ivan Toney headed a ball at the left post after a cross from Ali Majrashi. The move excited the crowd, but the following counterattack resulted in equality. Coach Matthias Jaissle instructed the team to remain calm to seek the second goal.

Pressão and missed chances mark the 60 minutes

Após the draw, the game was open and with quick transitions. Matheus Gonçalves had two clear chances saved by goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco. Riyad Mahrez led the assists looking for Feras Al Brikan and Ivan Toney. Al Fateh’s defense did its best to block shots.

1. 27′– Gol of Ivan Toney in penalty kick for Al Ahli.
2. 32′– Substituição due to injury: Matheus Gonçalves replaces Franck Kessié.
3. 47′– Ivan Toney hits the post with a dangerous header.
4. 50′– Gol draw from Al Fateh scored by Sofiane Bendebka.
5. 56′– Al Fateh makes two substitutions to renew the breath.
6. 61′– Defesa difficult from Pacheco in submission from Ivan Toney.

Al Fateh was also in danger on lateral descents. Saeed Baattia found Fahad Al Zubaidi in the area, demanding defense from Mendy. The match entered a phase of many tactical fouls in midfield. The statistical balance reflects the intense competition for each space on the pitch.

Reta final with substitutions and search for victory

The coaches used the bench to try to change the fate of the score. Al Fateh promoted the entries of Zaydou Youssouf and Fahad Zubaidi. The pace remained intense despite the obvious physical exhaustion of the athletes. Valentin Atangana missed a clear opportunity in the 62nd minute.

The assistance was from Enzo Millot on the right side. Atangana finished wide, wasting the chance to put Al Ahli in front. Al Fateh’s defensive system closed with two lines of four. The partial result keeps the teams close in the national tournament ranking table.