Hey football fam! What a match 🌟! Al Ahli lit up King Abdullah Sports City Stadium as they powered past Al Hilal 3-1 to secure a spot in the AFC Champions League final.
The action kicked off with Brazilian star Roberto Firmino receiving a slick pass from Galeno to score in the 9th minute. The energy surged when new signing Ivan Toney capitalized on a brilliant assist from Riyad Mahrez, adding to the tally.
Though Al Hilal managed to pull one back thanks to Salem Al Dawsari’s effort before halftime, the drama turned in Al Ahli's favor. The second half was a rollercoaster with tense moments—Toney had chances ruled offside and both Firmino and Galeno rattled the posts.
Discipline played a key role when former Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly saw his second yellow, reducing Al Hilal to 10 men. The climax came in stoppage time as substitute Feras Al Buraikan coolly sealed the win with a decisive goal.
Now, with Al Ahli remaining unbeaten in the tournament, they await the final showdown against either Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr or Japan's Kawasaki Frontale. Get ready for more heart-pounding football action! ⚽️🔥
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Firmino, Toney, Al Buraikan lead Al Ahli to AFC Champions League final
cgtn.com
