Al-Riyadh Forces Draw Against Al-Ahli in Dramatic Saudi League Clash
In a thrilling encounter during the seventh round of the Saudi Professional League, Al-Riyadh managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Al-Ahli. The match, held at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah on Thursday, showcased a late flurry of action, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Late Goals and Red Card Define the Match
The goals came in the dying moments of the game. Al-Ahli took the lead through an injury-time penalty converted by Ivan Toney. However, Al-Riyadh responded in kind, with Touzi equalizing, also from the spot, in the eleventh minute of added time. The drama didn’t end there, as Al-Ahli’s substitute midfielder, Ziad Al-Jahani, received a red card, reducing his team to ten players in the closing minutes.
This draw saw Al-Ahli move to 13 points, positioning them in fifth place, while Al-Riyadh earned a valuable point, bringing their tally to 7, and securing the twelfth position in the league standings.
Neom Returns to Winning Ways
Elsewhere in the league, Neom celebrated a 3-2 victory over Al-Khlood at the King Abdullah Sports City in Buraidah. The goals for Neom were scored by Said Benrahma and William Ekong (own goal), while Kevin N’Doram and Ramiro Enrique scored for Al-Khlood. This win propelled Neom to 13 points, while Al-Khlood remained at 9 points.
Draw in the Damac vs. Al-Fateh Match
Another match saw Damac and Al-Fateh sharing the spoils with a 1-1 draw at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City in Abha. Sofiane Bendebka scored for Al-Fateh, while Marwan Saadane’s own goal leveled the score for Damac. Al-Fateh now has 5 points, and Damac has 3.
The matches highlighted the competitive nature of the Saudi League, with late drama and significant shifts in the standings. These results set the stage for more exciting football action in the upcoming weeks.
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