Tony's Calm Power Keeps Al Ahli in the Title Chase
10 January 2026
Match overview
The English striker Ivan Tony insists that Al Ahli’s approach to the Roshen Saudi Pro League is calm and methodical, focusing on each match in isolation. He notes the season is still long and the priority is securing victories regardless of who scores.
Result and implications
Al Ahli earned a valuable 1-0 win over Al Akhdood in Round 14, maintaining momentum and climbing the table toward the higher spots.
Tony's take and team ethos
In a post-match interview, Tony said, "The season is long; we treat every game on its own, step by step, without looking ahead." He added that the main aim is to secure the three points, not chase goals or personal statistics.
He credited the squad’s togetherness, with every player fulfilling their duties to benefit Al Ahli—whether scoring, defending, or creating plays.
Tony concluded that the team should keep the same spirit and focus in upcoming fixtures, believing continued wins will help reach their season goals.
Tony's 58th-minute strike earned the win, lifting Al Ahli to 28 points in fourth place, while Al Akhdood remained on five points near the bottom of the table.
Humor corner: If celebrations were a sniper game, Tony's shot was right on target—dead center, no scope needed.
Sniper joke 2: In football as in life, I prefer rapid-fire wins over long-range complaints—one shot, one goal, many happy fans.
