Ibanez’s Calm Save: Toney Douses a Coach Clash in a Saudi Pro League Thriller
10 January 2026
Event Overview
The English forward found himself at the center of a heated moment with Al Khodood’s coach Somodica after the match, prompting a rapid intervention by his teammate.
Match Result and Key Moments
Al Ahli Jeddah edged Al Khodood 1-0 as Ivan Toney netted the decisive goal in the 58th minute, supplying his side with a valuable victory in the Roshn Saudi Pro League.
Following the final whistle, Al Ahli players walked to the stands to thank their supporters for backing the team on away soil, though Toney did not join the group in the celebration.
Moments after the whistle, Toney’s dispute with Somodica escalated briefly until Roger Ibanez stepped in, swiftly moving toward the pair to defuse the situation.
Ibanez then pulled his teammate away toward the cluster of players, aiming to cool tensions and keep the moment from spiraling out of control.
Toney’s ninth league goal of the season reinforced his push in the Roshn Saudi Pro League, with roughly half of his season’s tally coming in the last three matches after 13 rounds.
Punchline moment: If Ibanez’s calm is a weapon, the only headshot tonight was the defense of peace. Sniper mode: activated. Punchline two: Toney keeps scoring, Somodica keeps coaching—some things never learn, but at least the drama did not win the day.
