US EditionAl-Ahli down Al-Hilal to reach Asian Champions League final
- Al Ahli defeated Al Hilal 3-1 on Tuesday in Jeddah to reach the Asian Champions League Elite final.
- Al Hilal played the last 30 minutes with 10 men after defender Kalidou Koulibaly received a second yellow card.
- Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney scored early goals, while Salem Al-Dawsari reduced the deficit before halftime and Feras Al-Brikan added a late third.
- Al Ahli’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved a penalty from Franck Kessie, and coach Matthias Jaissle called the win "a fantastic evening" and expressed pride in the team.
- Al Ahli, aiming for their first continental title after previous final losses in 1986 and 2012, will face either Al Nassr or Kawasaki Frontale in Saturday’s final.
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Al-Ahli beats Al-Hilal to reach Asian Champions League final
Al-Ahli secured a 3-1 win over 10-man Al-Hilal to win the battle of the Saudi Pro League sides in Jeddah on Tuesday, booking a place in Saturday’s final of the Asian Champions League Elite to keep its dream of a first continental title alive.
Soccer-Jesus questions referee after Al-Hilal exit Asian Champions League
JEDDAH (Reuters) - Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus took a swipe at the match officials after his side's exit from the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday as the four-times winners lost 3-1 to fellow Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli in Jeddah. Read full story
Firmino, Toney fire Al Ahli into AFC Champions League final
Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney helped fire Al Ahli into the final of the AFC Champions League Elite with a fiery 3-1 victory against fellow Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal on Tuesday. The Jeddah club, effectively playing at home as the tournament’s latter stages take place in the port city,…
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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.
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