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Al-Ahli Jeddah Edges Out Al-Rayyan SC in Thrilling AFC Champions League Clash
Al Rayyan, Qatar – Al-Ahli Jeddah secured a 3-1 victory over Al-Rayyan SC in a captivating Round of 16 AFC Champions League 2024 match at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan. The game, officiated by Japan’s Yusuke Araki, was a high-intensity affair with crucial goals at key moments.
Al-Ahli Jeddah started strongly, taking the lead with goals from Galeno (30′) and Riyad Mahrez (34′), both assisted by Roberto Firmino. Al-Rayyan SC pulled one back through Roger Guedes’s goal in the 71st minute, assisted by Al Rawi. However, a late goal by Firas Al Buraikan (90′) sealed the win for the Saudi side.
The match was packed with action, with Al-Ahli Jeddah displaying greater clinical finishing, registering 19 shots on goal (8 on target) compared to Al-Rayyan SC’s 9 (3 on target). Al-Rayyan SC enjoyed slightly more possession (51%), but Al-Ahli Jeddah proved more potent in attack. A red card to A. Bareiro in the 90th minute concluded a game featuring several cautions: two yellow cards for each team. A goal by G. Veiga was disallowed for offside.
Al-Ahli Jeddah progressed to the next round, showcasing their offensive prowess despite the home side’s possession advantage.
Substitutions al-ahli jeddah: at minute 56 Z. Al Johani came in and F. Kessie went out., at minute 86 E. Al Muwallad came in and G. Veiga went out., at minute 86 F. Al Buraikan came in and I. Toney went out., at minute 90 F. Al Rashidi came in and Galeno went out., at minute 90 E. Alioski came in and Roberto Firmino went out.
Substitutions al-rayyan sc: at minute 62 A. Bareiro came in and A. Mahajna went out., at minute 68 Gabriel Pereira came in and Romarinho went out., at minute 68 A. Al Rawi came in and M. Surag went out., at minute 80 N. Al Hadhrami came in and Thiago Mendes went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al-Rayyan SC
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Al-Ahli Jeddah
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