Match Centre

Al-Ahli Jeddah's 3-1 comeback win was fully deserved, with their superiority reflected in both xG (2.3 vs Al-Hazm's 1.1) and shot volume (23 total shots, 8 on target vs 18 and 3). Despite conceding early to Ahmed Al-Nakhli's second-minute strike, Al-Ahli's sustained pressure told: they generated over half their xG from inside the box (1.2) and converted a penalty through Ivan Toney (32'), who later added a clinical close-range finish (45'+1). Al-Hazm's early promise faded — managing just one more shot on target after their opener — with Al-Ahli's midfield control (51% possession, 345 accurate passes) starving them of service.

Toney was decisive, contributing two goals (one penalty) from three shots on target and winning 5 fouls, though his missed second penalty (49') prevented a wider margin. Al-Hazm's defensive disorganization was evident in conceding 5 corners and 20 shots inside their box — their solitary yellow card (Sultan Tanker, 47') symptomatic of a backline under constant strain. The key stat: Al-Ahli's 8 shots on target to Al-Hazm's 3 underlined their dominance in turning possession into clear chances.