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Al-Ahli Jeddah Overpowers Al-Gharafa in Home Victory
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – In a match belonging to the group stage of the AFC Champions League, Al-Ahli Jeddah powerfully defeated Al-Gharafa at the Al Inma Bank Stadium. The match, refereed by Ning Ma, concluded with a score in favor of the home team.
Despite Al-Gharafa maintaining a slight advantage in ball possession with 53% compared to Al-Ahli’s 47%, the latter’s effectiveness proved decisive. Al-Ahli Jeddah generated 12 shots, 9 of which were on target, demonstrating greater offensive aggression. The goals came thanks to a brilliant performance by E. Millot and a double by F. Kessie in the first half, capitalizing on assists from Matheus Goncalves and R. Mahrez. S. Abu Al Shamat sealed the victory in the second half with a goal after a pass from I. Toney.
Al-Gharafa, on the other hand, only managed to generate 5 shots, with only one shot directed towards the opponent’s goal. The match was also characterized by a contested game in midfield, reflected in the 16 fouls committed by each team. Al-Ahli Jeddah received two yellow cards, while Al-Gharafa received one.
Al-Ahli Jeddah thus adds three important points on its way through the AFC Champions League.
Substitutions al-gharafa: at minute 30 F. Diaz came in and M. Holgate went out., at minute 46 A. Gunnarsson came in and M. Muntari went out., at minute 67 Joselu came in and F. Coman went out., at minute 87 S. Fadlalla came in and J. Hamed went out.
Substitutions al-ahli jeddah: at minute 65 R. Mahrez came in and S. Abu Al Shamat went out., at minute 72 E. Millot came in and F. Al Buraikan went out., at minute 72 F. Kessie came in and Z. Al Hawsawi went out., at minute 72 M. Dams came in and Z. Al Johani went out., at minute 81 M. Demiral came in and M. Sulaiman went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Ahli Jeddah
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Al-Gharafa
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