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Hat-Trick Hero Tony Leads Al-Ahli to Big Win Against Al-Khaleej

20 January 2026

Hat-Trick Hero Tony Leads Al-Ahli to Big Win Against Al-Khaleej
Tony's hat-trick powers Al-Ahli to a dominant win.

Match Recap

English striker Ivan Tony was the star of Al-Ahli's convincing win, scoring a 59th-minute opener and immediately adding two more late strikes to seal the result.

The rout was completed at Al-Inma Stadium on Tuesday as Tony fired a first-half hat-trick in the 59th, 67th and 77th minutes, with Rayyan Hamid adding the fourth in the 86th.

Some rival fans argued that Tony should have been sent off after a robust challenge on Greek midfielder Dimitris Kourbelis early in the second half.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Did Ivan Tony deserve a red card after the challenge on Dimitris Kourbelis?

No clear evidence in the match report; the referee showed a yellow card and VAR did not intervene.

What was the final score of the game?

Al-Ahli 4-1 Al-Khaleej.

Who scored the goals for Al-Ahli?

Ivan Tony scored three times and Rayyan Hamid added the fourth.