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Al-Ahli Jeddah triumphed over Al-Hilal Saudi FC in a thrilling AFC Champions League 2024 semi-final clash at the Al Inma Bank Stadium in Jeddah. The match, officiated by Adham Mohammad from Jordan, ended in a 3-1 victory for Al-Ahli Jeddah, a scoreline that reflects the home side’s dominance in terms of goal-scoring opportunities.
Al-Ahli Jeddah started the game with two early yellow cards for Alioski and Majrashi. Despite this, they took the lead swiftly with a goal from Roberto Firmino in the 9th minute, assisted by Galeno. Issa Toney extended the lead in the 28th minute thanks to an assist from Riyad Mahrez, although one of his goals was disallowed for offside in the 49th minute. Al-Hilal pulled one back before half-time with a goal from Salem Al Dawsari in the 42nd minute. The second half was marked by the expulsion of Koulibaly from Al-Hilal in the 59th minute after receiving two yellow cards, significantly hindering the visitors’ aspirations. Despite a missed penalty by Kessie in the 86th minute, Al-Ahli sealed the victory with a late goal from Al Buraikan.
Al-Hilal enjoyed 54% possession, but Al-Ahli were far more clinical in attack, managing 21 shots on goal (7 on target) compared to Al-Hilal’s 4 (1 on target). The game was intense, with a total of 31 fouls and 12 yellow cards, in addition to a red card for Al-Hilal. Numerical superiority and greater attacking efficiency were key to Al-Ahli Jeddah’s victory.
Substitutions al-hilal saudi fc: at minute 59 Kaio Cesar came in and Marcos Leonardo went out., at minute 59 H. Al Yami came in and Y. Al Shahrani went out., at minute 68 H. Tambakti came in and Kaio Cesar went out.
Substitutions al-ahli jeddah: at minute 88 M. Sulaiman came in and A. Majrashi went out., at minute 90 F. Al Buraikan came in and Roberto Firmino went out., at minute 90 G. Veiga came in and Galeno went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
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Al-Ahli Jeddah
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