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Arab Times
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Ahli ends 12-year wait to reach Asian Champions League final
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, April 30 (AP): Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney scored as Al-Ahli beat Al-Hilal 3-1 to reach the final of the Asian Champions League. The all-Saudi Arabian semifinal was played before more than 50,000 fans at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Al-Ahli's home city. "Al-Ahli was the better team,' Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus said. "This was a game between two good teams, and while we had some good periods in the game, they outperformed us.' It took just nine minutes for Al-Ahli to open the scoring as Firmino, who joined the club from Liverpool in 2023, shot home from inside the area. Just before the half-hour, ex-Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez set up Toney for the England striker to make it 2-0. Al-Hilal hit back after 42 minutes as Saudi Arabian international Salem Al-Dawsari scored his 10th goal of the tournament so far. On the hour, Al-Hilal was reduced to 10 men as former Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly was shown a second yellow card. There was still time for former Barcelona and AC Milan star Franck Kessie to see his penalty saved by Hilal's Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. In stoppage time, however, Firas Al-Buraikan made it 3-1 to seal a famous win for Al-Ahli and a first final appearance since 2012. "It was a great night for us and our fans,' Al-Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle said. "We are now just one step away from the title, and all our focus is on that. We don't mind who we play, Al-Nassr or Kawasaki. We will be ready.'
Fox Sports
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Firmino and Toney score as Al-Ahli reaches Asian Champions League final
Associated Press JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney scored as Al-Ahli beat Al-Hilal 3-1 to reach the final of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday. The all-Saudi Arabian semifinal was played before more than 50,000 fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Al-Ahli's home city. Al-Ahli will take on the winner of Wednesday's clash between Al-Nassr, also of Saudi Arabia, and Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in Sunday's final. 'Al-Ahli was the better team,' Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus said. 'This was a game between two good teams and while we had some good periods in the game, they outperformed us.' It took just nine minutes for Al-Ahli to open the scoring as Firmino, who joined the club from Liverpool in 2023, shot home from inside the area. Just before the half-hour, ex-Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez set up Toney for the England striker to make it 2-0. Al-Hilal hit back after 42 minutes as Saudi Arabian international Salem Al-Dawsari scored his 10th goal of the tournament so far. On the hour, Al-Hilal was reduced to 10 men as former Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly was shown a second yellow card. There was still time for former Barcelona and AC Milan star Franck Kessie to see his penalty saved by Hilal's Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. In stoppage time, however, Firas Al-Buraikan made it 3-1 to seal a famous win for Al-Ahli and a first final appearance since 2012. 'It was a great night for us and our fans,' Al-Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle said. 'We are now just one step away from the title and all our focus is on that. We don't mind who we play, Al-Nassr or Kawasaki. We will be ready.' ___ AP soccer:
Hamilton Spectator
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Firmino and Toney score as Al-Ahli reaches Asian Champions League final
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney scored as Al-Ahli beat Al-Hilal 3-1 to reach the final of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday. The all-Saudi Arabian semifinal was played before more than 50,000 fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Al-Ahli's home city. Al-Ahli will take on the winner of Wednesday's clash between Al-Nassr, also of Saudi Arabia, and Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in Sunday's final. 'Al-Ahli was the better team,' Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus said. 'This was a game between two good teams and while we had some good periods in the game, they outperformed us.' It took just nine minutes for Al-Ahli to open the scoring as Firmino, who joined the club from Liverpool in 2023, shot home from inside the area. Just before the half-hour, ex-Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez set up Toney for the England striker to make it 2-0. Al-Hilal hit back after 42 minutes as Saudi Arabian international Salem Al-Dawsari scored his 10th goal of the tournament so far. On the hour, Al-Hilal was reduced to 10 men as former Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly was shown a second yellow card. There was still time for former Barcelona and AC Milan star Franck Kessie to see his penalty saved by Hilal's Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. In stoppage time, however, Firas Al-Buraikan made it 3-1 to seal a famous win for Al-Ahli and a first final appearance since 2012. 'It was a great night for us and our fans,' Al-Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle said. 'We are now just one step away from the title and all our focus is on that. We don't mind who we play, Al-Nassr or Kawasaki. We will be ready.' ___ AP soccer:
Winnipeg Free Press
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Firmino and Toney score as Al-Ahli reaches Asian Champions League final
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney scored as Al-Ahli beat Al-Hilal 3-1 to reach the final of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday. The all-Saudi Arabian semifinal was played before more than 50,000 fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Al-Ahli's home city. Al-Ahli will take on the winner of Wednesday's clash between Al-Nassr, also of Saudi Arabia, and Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in Sunday's final. 'Al-Ahli was the better team,' Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus said. 'This was a game between two good teams and while we had some good periods in the game, they outperformed us.' It took just nine minutes for Al-Ahli to open the scoring as Firmino, who joined the club from Liverpool in 2023, shot home from inside the area. Just before the half-hour, ex-Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez set up Toney for the England striker to make it 2-0. Al-Hilal hit back after 42 minutes as Saudi Arabian international Salem Al-Dawsari scored his 10th goal of the tournament so far. On the hour, Al-Hilal was reduced to 10 men as former Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly was shown a second yellow card. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. There was still time for former Barcelona and AC Milan star Franck Kessie to see his penalty saved by Hilal's Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. In stoppage time, however, Firas Al-Buraikan made it 3-1 to seal a famous win for Al-Ahli and a first final appearance since 2012. 'It was a great night for us and our fans,' Al-Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle said. 'We are now just one step away from the title and all our focus is on that. We don't mind who we play, Al-Nassr or Kawasaki. We will be ready.' ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Firmino and Toney score as Al-Ahli reaches Asian Champions League final
Al Ahli's Wenderson Galeno, right, fights for the ball with Al Hilal's Hamad Al-Tuhayfan during a AFC Champions League Elite semifinal soccer match at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa) Al Hilal's Aleksandar Mitrovic reacts to the referee during a AFC Champions League Elite semifinal soccer match against Al Hilal at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa) Al Hilal's Salem Al-Dawsari, left, avoids the sliding challenge from Al Ahli's Ali Majrashi during a semifinal match in the AFC Champions League Elite soccer tournament at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa) Al Ahli players celebrate after they defeated Al Hilal in a AFC Champions League Elite semifinal soccer match at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa) Al Ahli players celebrate after scoring against Al Hilal during a AFC Champions League Elite semifinal soccer match at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa) Al Ahli players celebrate after scoring against Al Hilal during a AFC Champions League Elite semifinal soccer match at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa) Al Ahli's Wenderson Galeno, right, fights for the ball with Al Hilal's Hamad Al-Tuhayfan during a AFC Champions League Elite semifinal soccer match at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa) Al Hilal's Aleksandar Mitrovic reacts to the referee during a AFC Champions League Elite semifinal soccer match against Al Hilal at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa) Al Hilal's Salem Al-Dawsari, left, avoids the sliding challenge from Al Ahli's Ali Majrashi during a semifinal match in the AFC Champions League Elite soccer tournament at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa) Al Ahli players celebrate after they defeated Al Hilal in a AFC Champions League Elite semifinal soccer match at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa) Al Ahli players celebrate after scoring against Al Hilal during a AFC Champions League Elite semifinal soccer match at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, April, 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Issa) JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney scored as Al-Ahli beat Al-Hilal 3-1 to reach the final of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday. The all-Saudi Arabian semifinal was played before more than 50,000 fans at King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Al-Ahli's home city. Advertisement Al-Ahli will take on the winner of Wednesday's clash between Al-Nassr, also of Saudi Arabia, and Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in Sunday's final. 'Al-Ahli was the better team,' Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus said. 'This was a game between two good teams and while we had some good periods in the game, they outperformed us.' It took just nine minutes for Al-Ahli to open the scoring as Firmino, who joined the club from Liverpool in 2023, shot home from inside the area. Just before the half-hour, ex-Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez set up Toney for the England striker to make it 2-0. Al-Hilal hit back after 42 minutes as Saudi Arabian international Salem Al-Dawsari scored his 10th goal of the tournament so far. Advertisement On the hour, Al-Hilal was reduced to 10 men as former Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly was shown a second yellow card. There was still time for former Barcelona and AC Milan star Franck Kessie to see his penalty saved by Hilal's Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. In stoppage time, however, Firas Al-Buraikan made it 3-1 to seal a famous win for Al-Ahli and a first final appearance since 2012. 'It was a great night for us and our fans,' Al-Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle said. 'We are now just one step away from the title and all our focus is on that. We don't mind who we play, Al-Nassr or Kawasaki. We will be ready.' ___ AP soccer:
