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Al-Ahli Jeddah Triumphs Over Kawasaki Frontale in AFC Champions League Final
Jeddah, May 3, 2025 – Al-Ahli Jeddah claimed the 2024 AFC Champions League title after a convincing 2-0 victory against Kawasaki Frontale at the Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City. The match, officiated by Ibrahim Al-Jassim Abdulrahman from Qatar, was characterized by the Saudi team’s offensive dominance.
Galeno opened the scoring in the 35th minute, assisted by Roberto Firmino, and Kessie doubled the lead in the 42nd minute, also with an assist from Firmino. Despite Kawasaki Frontale’s higher possession (52%), Al-Ahli Jeddah’s effectiveness in attack was key. The Saudis had 16 shots, 7 on target, while the Japanese team failed to put any of their 7 attempts on target. Al-Ahli Jeddah dominated in attacking plays, although they also accumulated 3 yellow cards and 12 fouls. Kawasaki Frontale committed 11 fouls.
Substitutions kawasaki frontale: at minute 42 S. van Wermeskerken came in and S. Miura went out., at minute 46 S. Yamada came in and Erison went out., at minute 65 Y. Ozeki came in and Y. Yamamoto went out., at minute 65 T. Ito came in and A. Ienaga went out., at minute 84 H. Yamauchi came in and S. Kawahara went out.
Substitutions al-ahli jeddah: at minute 74 F. Al Buraikan came in and Roberto Firmino went out., at minute 74 G. Veiga came in and Galeno went out., at minute 85 Alexsander came in and Z. Al Johani went out., at minute 90 F. Al Rashidi came in and R. Mahrez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Ahli Jeddah
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Kawasaki Frontale
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