Al Ahli delivered a dominant first-half display at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, sealing a 3-0 win over Al Kholood in the Saudi Pro League’s Round 33. All three goals came before the interval, with Ivan Toney opening the scoring in the 18th minute, followed by Saleh Abu Al-Shamat heading in from a Franck Kessié delivery two minutes later. Enzo Millot completed the scoring just before halftime in the 41st minute, ensuring a one-sided first half that set the tone for the match.
Discipline noted for both sides, with Norbert Gyömbér receiving a yellow card for Al Kholood in the 32nd minute and Ziyad Al-Johani cautioned for Al Ahli in first-half stoppage. The teams lined up in a 4-3-3 formation for Al Ahli, with Édouard Mendy in goal and a lineup featuring Kessié, Millot, Mahrez, and Toney among the attackers. The result reinforces Al Ahli’s strong performance this season as they push for position in the league standings.