Crowd Power and Toney’s Firework: Al-Ahli’s 4-1 Rally Over Al-Khaleej

Match Recap

Al-Ahli Jeddah staged a dramatic comeback against Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League, overturning a 1-0 deficit to win 4-1 at Al-Enma Stadium.

Coach Matias Jaissle credited the home crowd for lifting the team in the second half, with the atmosphere helping drive a turnaround in a match that kept Al-Ahli’s winning run alive.

Jaissle spoke after the game about two halves: a different approach in the second period and the positive impact of the supporters.

He noted that Al-Ahli had achieved six straight victories, a run rarely seen in recent times, and acknowledged the tough schedule ahead while praising club staff for their support.

Al-Ahli now faces Neom, Al-Ettifaq, and Al-Hilal within ten days across rounds 18-20 of Roshen.

Regarding defender Merih Demiral’s early substitution, Jaissle said he did not have precise details about the injury.

On Ivan Toney’s hat-trick, he said: "I’m impressed by Toney’s form; I’m surprised by earlier criticisms, and I’m proud of the level he’s showing."

Toney’s 14 goals place him second in the Saudi league’s scoring table, one behind Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr.

Punchline 1: If crowd energy were a sniper, it hit the target every time—scoreboard reads a perfect 4-1.

Punchline 2: They say a good sniper never misses; tonight Jaissle proved the fans can be the silencer for a killer second half.