Tony's Hat-Trick Night: Al Ahli Soars Past Al Najmah in a Saudi Pro League Masterclass
19 February 2026
Match overview
The English striker Evan Tony, playing for Al Ahli Jeddah, punished Viktor Braga, Al Najmah's goalkeeper, after he saved a penalty, on Thursday night, as part of Round 23 of the Saudi Pro League.
Braga denied Tony from scoring in the 37th minute by saving the spot-kick, before the English star exploded in the second half with a hat-trick that powered his team to a 4-1 victory.
Turnaround and finish
That was Tony's first missed penalty in an Al Ahli shirt and the third of his professional career.
Yet he did not give up and turned the tide, scoring the second in the 68th minute after a magical pass from Riyad Mahrez.
Al Ahli then controlled possession, pressing for more, and in the 87th minute he added his second goal and his team's third.
In stoppage time, the Englishman sealed the hat-trick and the fourth goal for his side.
That haul marks Tony's fifth hat-trick for Al Ahli across all competitions.
Punchline: Tony's goal celebrations are becoming a recurring sport—it's like watching a magician pull a net out of his sleeve.
Punchline 2: If Tony keeps this up, fans will start filing for a season-long loan of the back of the net, and defenders will ask for autographs on their shin guards.
