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Mahrez's strike secures Al-Ahli a narrow win over Al-Wehda
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al-Ahli extended their winning streak in the Saudi Pro League with a narrow 1-0 victory over visiting Al-Wehda in Round 12, in a match held at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah.This win marked Al-Ahli’s third consecutive triumph, a first for the team in the current league season.The three points lifted their tally to 20, temporarily moving them up to sixth place in the standings.The game’s only goal came from Algerian star Riyad Mahrez in the 55th minute.Mahrez expertly converted a headed assist from Firas Al-Buraikan inside the penalty area, sending a powerful strike into the Al-Wehda net.The match also saw the return of English striker Ivan Toney to Al-Ahli’s starting lineup.After a brief absence, Toney’s recent scoring performance in the...
November 30, 2024

Mahrez's strike secures Al-Ahli a narrow win over Al-Wehda

Ronaldo’s double powers Al-Nassr to a 2-0 victory over Damac
Saudi Gazette repoerRIYADH — Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr to a 2-0 win over Damac with a commanding performance, scoring both goals in their Saudi Pro League Round 12 match.Al-Nassr bounced back from their previous defeat to Al-Qadsiah, securing three vital points to bring their tally to 25 and maintaining their third-place position in the league standings. This victory also sets a positive tone for their upcoming high-stakes match against Al-Ittihad before the extended league break.Ronaldo’s impressive form continued as he netted a brace for the second consecutive match, having scored twice against Qatar’s Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite Round earlier this week.The Portuguese forward opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a perfectly executed...
November 29, 2024

Ronaldo’s double powers Al-Nassr to a 2-0 victory over Damac

Substitute Al-Othman leads Al-Qadsiah to a crucial victory against Al-Khaleej
Saudi Gazette reportALKHOBAR — Substitute Abdulaziz Al-Othman played the hero for Al-Qadsiah, scoring the lone goal of the match shortly after stepping onto the field to secure a vital 1-0 win over Al-Khaleej in the 12th round of the Saudi Pro League.Al-Othman entered the game in the 81st minute and found the back of the net in the fifth minute of stoppage time, delivering a dramatic victory for his team in a match that had seemed destined to end in a goalless draw.The win bolstered Al-Qadsiah’s position on the league table, pushing their points tally to 25 as they inch closer to the top teams.Meanwhile, Al-Khaleej, who had stunned Al-Hilal in the previous round with a thrilling victory, were hoping to continue their unbeaten run. However, their four-match streak without a loss came to...
November 29, 2024

Substitute Al-Othman leads Al-Qadsiah to a crucial victory against Al-Khaleej

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Al Taawoun seals AFC Champions League Two knockout spot with 2-1 win over Al Khaldiya
Saudi Gazette reportBURAIDAH — Al Taawoun secured their place in the AFC Champions League Two 2024/25 knockout stage with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bahrain’s Al Khaldiya at Wolves Park on Wednesday.The win moved the Saudi Arabian side to 12 points in Group B, three ahead of Al Khaldiya and Iraq’s Air Force Club.Al Taawoun’s superior head-to-head record against the Bahraini team guarantees their top-two finish in the group.Al Taawoun began aggressively, with Aschraf El Mahdioui and Saad Al Nasser testing the Al Khaldiya defense in the opening minutes.Abdulfattah Adam posed a constant threat, narrowly missing on two occasions, while Al Nasser saw his shot skim the top left corner.Despite Al Taawoun’s dominance, Al Khaldiya had a golden opportunity at the half-hour mark when...
November 28, 2024

Al Taawoun seals AFC Champions League Two knockout spot with 2-1 win over Al Khaldiya

Al Hilal advances to AFC Champions League knockout stage despite 1-1 draw with Al Sadd
Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — Al Hilal’s perfect run in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 ended on Tuesday with a 1-1 draw against Qatar’s Al Sadd SC, but the result was enough to secure their spot in the next round.Ali Al Bulayhi gave Al Hilal an early lead in the 10th minute, but Paulo Otavio equalized for the hosts with 19 minutes remaining.The draw moves the Riyadh side to 13 points, two behind Al Ahli Saudi FC and level with city rivals Al Nassr, both of whom have also advanced to the next round.Al Sadd, now with nine points, slipped to fifth place, trailing the three Saudi clubs and Al Wasl, who climbed to fourth after a 3-1 victory over Al Shorta earlier on Tuesday.Al Hilal came out strong, with Aleksandar Mitrovic and Salem Al Dawsari creating early chances.The breakthrough...
November 26, 2024

Al Hilal advances to AFC Champions League knockout stage despite 1-1 draw with Al Sadd

Cristiano Ronaldo's double powers Al Nassr to 3-1 win over Al Gharafa in AFC Champions League
Saudi Gazette reportDOHA — Al Nassr moved closer to securing a spot in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 knockout stage with a 3-1 victory over Qatar’s Al Gharafa at Al Bayt Stadium on Monday.Cristiano Ronaldo was the star of the night, scoring twice to take his team to 13 points in the group.The Portuguese legend opened the scoring with a towering header a minute into the second half and sealed the win with a sublime curling effort in the 64th minute.Angelo Gabriel added to the tally in the 58th minute, while Joselu managed a consolation goal for Al Gharafa. Al Nassr threatened early, with Marcelo Brozovic creating an opening for Ronaldo in the third minute, but Al Gharafa goalkeeper Sergio Rico made an easy save. The home side responded in the seventh minute as Yacine Brahimi...
November 25, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo's double powers Al Nassr to 3-1 win over Al Gharafa in AFC Champions League

Saud Abdulhamid makes history as first Saudi player in Serie A
Saudi Gazette reportNAPLES — Saudi Arabia international Saud Abdulhamid became the first player from the Kingdom to feature in Italy’s Serie A, making his debut on Sunday as a second-half substitute for AS Roma in a 1-0 loss to Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.The 25-year-old right-back entered the match in the 78th minute, replacing Turkish international Mehmet Zeki Celik.This landmark moment follows his record-breaking transfer in August, when Abdulhamid moved from Roshn Saudi League champions Al Hilal to AS Roma, becoming the first Saudi footballer to sign permanently for a team in one of Europe’s top-five leagues.Abdulhamid had already represented Roma in the UEFA Europa League, making his official debut in September as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against Spain’s...
November 25, 2024

Saud Abdulhamid makes history as first Saudi player in Serie A

Al Ahli edges Al Ain 2-1, bolsters perfect start in AFC Champions League Elite
Saudi Gazette reportALAIN — Al Ain’s chances of advancing to the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 took a significant hit on Monday as reigning champions suffered a 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.England international Ivan Toney came off the bench to score twice in four minutes, maintaining Al Ahli’s perfect record in the competition.The win sees Matthias Jaissle’s side top the group with 15 points from five games, all but guaranteeing their place in the Round of 16.For Al Ain, the defeat under new manager Leonardo Jardim leaves them at the bottom of the standings in west Asia, two points shy of the qualification zone with three matches remaining.The opening half saw Al Ain create numerous opportunities. Soufiane...
November 25, 2024

Al Ahli edges Al Ain 2-1, bolsters perfect start in AFC Champions League Elite

Emma McKeon also won 20 medals at world championships
Most decorated Australian Olympian McKeon retires
SYDNEY — Australia's most decorated Olympian, swimmer Emma McKeon, has retired from the sportThe 30-year-old won six gold medals in a haul of 14 won across three Olympic Games."I am officially retiring from competitive swimming," she wrote on Instagram."Leading into Paris, I knew it would be my last Olympics, and the months since have given me time to reflect on my journey, and think about what I wanted my future to look like in swimming."I am proud of myself for giving my swimming career absolutely everything, both physically and mentally."I wanted to see what I was capable of – and I did."McKeon won three relay medals and individual bronze in the 200m freestyle at her first Games in Rio 2016.She then won four golds among a seven-medal haul at Tokyo...
November 25, 2024

Most decorated Australian Olympian McKeon retires

Al Ittihad claims top spot in Saudi Pro League after victory over Al Fateh
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Al Ittihad ascended to the top of the Saudi Pro League standings at the conclusion of Round 11, following a 2-0 win over Al Fateh.Goals from Fabinho and Houssem Aouar secured the victory, taking advantage of Al Hilal’s surprise defeat to Al Khaleej in the same round. This marks Al Ittihad’s return to the league summit for the first time since Round 3, when they led on goal difference.The team now holds 30 points, two ahead of Al Hilal, who slipped to second place with 28 points.Al Fateh remains at the bottom of the table with just 5 points.Al Ittihad’s triumph came despite the absence of key players. French star Karim Benzema missed his third consecutive match due to injury, while Moussa Diaby was ruled out for eight weeks, as announced by the club.The...
November 24, 2024

Al Ittihad claims top spot in Saudi Pro League after victory over Al Fateh

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