Match Report
In the standings it was Al Ahli 6th on 12 points, Al Riyadh 11th on 8 — separated by 4. Al Riyadh's recent output outran their position: 6th on form over five rounds, 11th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.29/1.43 for Al Ahli and 1.14/2.29 for Al Riyadh (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.38.
GioScore's database holds 7 meetings between the two: 5 for Al Ahli, 1 for Al Riyadh and 1 drawn, at 2.71 goals per meeting.
The venue was Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, with room for 27,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Al Ahli led 3-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 5-0.
Goal scorers
Al Ahli: Ivan Toney (16'), Eduard Spertsyan (42'), Francisco Trincão (45'), Ivan Toney (61'), Naif Masoud (87')
Key stats
Possession: Al Ahli 56% · Al Riyadh 44% · Total shots: 16-12 · On target: 8-1 · Corners: 4-3