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Al Ahli take commanding lead over Al Rayyan with 3-1 win in AFC Champions League Round of 16 first leg
Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — Al Ahli Saudi FC secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Qatar’s Al Rayyan in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 Round of 16 tie at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Tuesday, putting them in a strong position ahead of the return leg in Jeddah next week.The Saudi side took control of the match with goals from Galeno and Riyad Mahrez, before Roger Guedes pulled one back for the hosts.However, Firas Al Brikan struck deep into stoppage time to restore Al Ahli’s two-goal cushion, leaving Al Rayyan with an uphill battle in the second leg.Al Rayyan started brightly, testing Edouard Mendy early on, but it was Al Ahli who showed more efficiency in front of goal.In the 30th minute, Roberto Firmino floated a pinpoint cross into the box, where Galeno rose...
March 04, 2025

Al Ahli take commanding lead over Al Rayyan with 3-1 win in AFC Champions League Round of 16 first leg

Al Hilal stumble in Tashkent as Pakhtakor claim first-leg advantage in AFC Champions League Round of 16
Saudi Gazette reportTASHKENT — Al Hilal’s AFC Champions League hopes suffered a setback on Tuesday as the Saudi giants fell to a 1-0 defeat against Pakhtakor in the first leg of their Round of 16 clash at the JAR Stadium.A first-half goal from Brazilian forward Flamarion proved to be the difference, leaving Al Hilal with a tough task in the return leg in Riyadh next week.Pakhtakor’s disciplined performance exposed Al Hilal’s recent struggles, with the Saudi Pro League leaders lacking their usual attacking fluency in the absence of star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.The Uzbek side, determined to make the most of their home advantage, showed greater urgency from the start, settling quickly into the freezing conditions while Al Hilal looked off the pace.The hosts had an early sight of...
March 04, 2025

Al Hilal stumble in Tashkent as Pakhtakor claim first-leg advantage in AFC Champions League Round of 16

Al-Ahli's board of directors has announced that CEO Ron Gourlay has decided not to renew his contract, with his tenure set to conclude in April 2025.
Al-Ahli CEO Ron Gourlay to step down in April
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al-Ahli's board of directors has announced that CEO Ron Gourlay has decided not to renew his contract, with his tenure set to conclude in April 2025.Gourlay will continue in his role until then to ensure a smooth administrative transition that supports the club’s stability and ambitious trajectory.The board expressed deep appreciation for Gourlay’s contributions during his tenure, highlighting his role in strengthening the club's administrative, operational, and financial structure.His leadership was instrumental in implementing a long-term sustainability and competitiveness strategy at both the domestic and continental levels.Among his key achievements was advancing the club’s new facility project, which is set to provide a world-class...
March 03, 2025

Al-Ahli CEO Ron Gourlay to step down in April

Bassogog stuns Al-Ittihad with last-minute equalizer as Al-Okhdood snatches a dramatic draw
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Cameroonian forward Christian Bassogog shattered the celebrations of thousands of Al-Ittihad fans at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, netting a dramatic last-minute equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw for Al-Okhdood in their Saudi Pro League Round 23 clash.Al-Ittihad seemed poised for victory after Hassam Aouar's goal in the 39th minute gave them a crucial lead, setting them on course to extend their advantage over second-placed Al-Hilal in the title race.However, in the seventh minute of stoppage time, Bassogog struck with a thunderous strike following a corner, silencing the home crowd and denying Al-Ittihad a crucial win.With the draw, Al-Ittihad remains atop the league standings with 57 points, holding a six-point lead over Al-Hilal. Meanwhile,...
March 03, 2025

Bassogog stuns Al-Ittihad with last-minute equalizer as Al-Okhdood snatches a dramatic draw

Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Al-Nassr squad for AFC Champions League clash against Esteghlal in Iran
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo did not travel with Al-Nassr’s squad to Iran for their AFC Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match against Esteghlal on Monday, according to local media reports.The decision to rest the Portuguese captain was made after consultation between the coaching and medical staff due to muscle fatigue.Head coach Stefano Pioli aims to have Ronaldo fully fit for the return leg in Riyadh, especially given the heavy fixture schedule he has endured in recent weeks.In Ronaldo’s absence, Colombian striker Jhon Durán is set to lead Al-Nassr’s attack in Tehran, while Saudi forward Mohammed Maran has also been included in the traveling squad and could serve as an impact substitute.Meanwhile, Senegalese star Sadio Mané returns to the squad after...
March 03, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Al-Nassr squad for AFC Champions League clash against Esteghlal in Iran

Johan Gudmundsson secured the win for Al-Orobah with a crucial second goal.
Al-Somah leads Al-Orobah to upset win over Al-Nassr
Saudi Gazette reportALJOUF — Omar Al-Somah continued his fine form, finding the net at the end of the first half to set Al-Orobah on course for a 2-1 victory over Al-Nassr.The Saudi Pro League's all-time leading scorer opened the scoring in the 40th minute, giving the hosts a first-half advantage.Six minutes after the restart, Nawaf Boushal equalized for Al-Nassr, but Johan Gudmundsson secured the win for Al-Orobah with a crucial second goal.With this result, Al-Orobah climbs to 26 points, sitting in 11th place, while Al-Nassr remains in third place with 47 points.Meanwhile, in another match played at the same time, Al-Shabab secured a 2-0 victory over Damac with second-half goals from Cristian Guanca and Mohammed Al-Shuwairkh.The win lifts Al-Shabab to sixth place with 39 points,...
March 01, 2025

Al-Somah leads Al-Orobah to upset win over Al-Nassr

Ivan Toney's heroics not only secured three crucial points for his side but also handed a major advantage to league leaders Al Ittihad in the title race. (SPL)
Toney’s hat-trick stuns Al Hilal as Al Ahli claims thrilling victory in Saudi Clasico
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Ivan Toney delivered a historic performance for Al Ahli, scoring a sensational hat-trick to lead his team to a dramatic 3-2 victory over Al Hilal in a highly anticipated Saudi Clasico at Kingdom Arena.The English striker's heroics not only secured three crucial points for his side but also handed a major advantage to league leaders Al Ittihad in the title race. Al Hilal, still reeling from a 4-1 defeat to Al Ittihad just two rounds ago, suffered another setback as their title hopes took a hit.With this loss, they remain in second place with 51 points, five behind Al Ittihad, who have an opportunity to extend their lead when they face Al Okhdood on Sunday.Meanwhile, Al Ahli climbed to fourth place with 47 points, level with third-placed Al Nassr...
March 01, 2025

Toney’s hat-trick stuns Al Hilal as Al Ahli claims thrilling victory in Saudi Clasico

Marcelo Carne’s outburst: A moment of madness that could cost him his season
By Saudi Gazette Sports DeskJEDDAH — Football is often a game of emotions—passion, frustration, and elation all unfolding in 90 minutes. But when those emotions boil over in the wrong way, they can have serious consequences. Such is the case of Brazilian goalkeeper Marcelo Carne, whose shocking attack on referee Mamdouh Al-Shahdan during a Saudi First Division League match between Al-Jabalain and Al-Adalah may have just ended his season prematurely.It was a high-stakes game in the 23rd round of the Saudi First Division League, with Al-Jabalain pushing for a result to strengthen their position in the promotion race.Deep into stoppage time, Al-Adalah found a dramatic late goal, sealing what appeared to be a hard-fought victory. But the goal sparked controversy, with Al-Jabalain’s...
February 27, 2025

Marcelo Carne’s outburst: A moment of madness that could cost him his season

Greek playmaker Kostas Fortounis stepped up to convert from the spot in the sixth minute of added time, securing a valuable point for Al-Khaleej.
Al-Khaleej stuns Al-Ittihad with stoppage-time equalizer in Saudi Pro League
Saudi Gazette reportDAMMAM — Al-Khaleej snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw against league leaders Al-Ittihad with a stoppage-time penalty, denying the visitors a crucial victory in the final match of the Saudi Pro League’s Round 22 on Wednesday.Al-Ittihad looked set to restore their seven-point lead over second-placed Al-Hilal but instead remain atop the table with 56 points, just five ahead of their closest rivals, who sit at 51.The hosts started the match on the front foot, forcing goalkeeper Predrag Rajković into multiple saves to keep Al-Ittihad in the game.Despite Al-Khaleej’s early dominance, Abdulrahman Al-Aboud broke the deadlock for the visitors in the 78th minute, calmly slotting in a close-range finish after a low cross.Al-Ittihad appeared to be heading for victory until deep...
February 26, 2025

Al-Khaleej stuns Al-Ittihad with stoppage-time equalizer in Saudi Pro League

Al-Ahli moved within three points of the top four in the Saudi Pro League.
Toney strikes twice as Al-Ahli thrashes Al-Qadsiah to close in on top four
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Ivan Toney scored twice as Al-Ahli secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Al-Qadsiah on Tuesday, moving within three points of the top four in the Saudi Pro League.The result lifted Al-Ahli to 44 points, tightening the gap behind fourth-placed Al-Qadsiah, which remained on 47 points after suffering a heavy defeat.Toney opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 11th minute, giving the hosts an early lead. Al-Ahli doubled its advantage in the 27th minute when Mohamed Bakr fired a well-placed shot past the goalkeeper.Al-Qadsiah’s struggles deepened just before halftime when their own defender, Nacho Fernández, inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net, making it 3-0 for Al-Ahli.The visitors attempted to stage a comeback in the second half as...
February 26, 2025

Toney strikes twice as Al-Ahli thrashes Al-Qadsiah to close in on top four

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