Ivan Toney delivered a medical hat-trick to encourage Al-Ahli Saudi FC to a commanding 3-1 victory over Al-Fateh SC in Saudi Professional League Spherical 28 on the Alinma Stadium in Jeddah.
The emphatic win comes shortly after Al-Ahli’s 2-0 defeat to Al Nassr on April 29, 2026, a end result that strengthened Al Nassr’s grip on the title race.
Following this newest victory, Al-Ahli took to their official X account to share a powerful message, signaling renewed confidence because the season enters its decisive part.
THREE GOALS, THREE POINTS
Softfootball gathered that The hosts dominated proceedings, controlling 56% possession whereas registering 20 pictures and a formidable anticipated objectives (xG) tally of 4.85 in comparison with Al-Fateh’s 1.38.
Toney opened the scoring within the twenty seventh minute from the penalty spot after Abdulaziz Al-Swealem conceded a foul. Sofiane Bendebka briefly introduced Al-Fateh stage within the fiftieth minute, ending from a cross by Matias Vargas.
Nevertheless, Toney restored Al-Ahli’s lead within the 76th minute with one other penalty following a foul by Zaydou Youssouf, earlier than sealing his hat-trick within the ninetieth minute with a composed right-footed end assisted by Saleh Abu Al-Shamat.
The England ahead was relentless, taking eight pictures, hitting the woodwork twice, and changing three objectives from a exceptional 3.48 xG. Riyad Mahrez additionally performed a pivotal position, creating 4 large probabilities and 5 key passes, successful a penalty.
Assist got here from throughout the pitch, with Ali Majrashi contributing creatively from right-back and Roger Ibanez impressing defensively whereas additionally successful a penalty. Al-Ahli’s dominance was clear in key metrics, main 20-12 in pictures, 9-5 in pictures on course, and 50-12 in touches contained in the field.
The match shortly turned an enormous speaking level, with followers reacting:
amounzz complained about penalties
“The league is rigged for Al Nassr” whereas Al Ahli get a number of penalties each sport
rerry mentioned
Three good factors, but it surely’s vital to say that Al-Ahli had 8 factors taken away by poor refereeing on this weak league
bdllh7777 posted
Congratulations, you mule, however there’s an issue with the Japanese man. On this match, and for some time now, he performs as if he’s compelled into it, unhappy, and he misses two assaults that have been clear tonight, and it felt just like the protection was all on Zakaria Hussawi.
Warwarv717 thanked God for the win
Reward be to God What’s to return is extra lovely, God prepared
yousef praised the gamers and mentioned it was a deserved win
A phenomenal and well-deserved win, and I’ve received main admiration for the efficiency of Zakaria and Attanganah, whereas there are tons of query marks and exclamation factors over Majrashi’s efficiency and the sheer quantity of fouls and that nauseating play.
In objective, Fernando Pacheco made six saves to maintain Al-Fateh aggressive, whereas Edouard Mendy recorded 4 saves for Al-Ahli.
Arsenal have lastly ended their lengthy look forward to European success after reaching the UEFA Champions League remaining with a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid on the Emirates Stadium on Might 5, 2026. This end result gave Arsenal a 2-1 combination victory and despatched them into the ultimate for less than the second time of their 139-year historical past.
