Ivan Toney delivered a clinical hat-trick to inspire Al-Ahli Saudi FC to a commanding 3-1 victory over Al-Fateh SC in Saudi Pro League Round 28 at the Alinma Stadium in Jeddah.
The emphatic win comes shortly after Al-Ahli’s 2-0 defeat to Al Nassr on April 29, 2026, a result that strengthened Al Nassr’s grip on the title race.
Following this latest victory, Al-Ahli took to their official X account to share a strong message, signaling renewed confidence as the season enters its decisive phase.
THREE GOALS, THREE POINTS
Softfootball gathered that The hosts dominated proceedings, controlling 56% possession while registering 20 shots and an impressive expected goals (xG) tally of 4.85 compared to Al-Fateh’s 1.38.
Toney opened the scoring in the 27th minute from the penalty spot after Abdulaziz Al-Swealem conceded a foul. Sofiane Bendebka briefly brought Al-Fateh level in the 50th minute, finishing from a cross by Matias Vargas.
However, Toney restored Al-Ahli’s lead in the 76th minute with another penalty following a foul by Zaydou Youssouf, before sealing his hat-trick in the 90th minute with a composed right-footed finish assisted by Saleh Abu Al-Shamat.
The England forward was relentless, taking eight shots, hitting the woodwork twice, and converting three goals from a remarkable 3.48 xG. Riyad Mahrez also played a pivotal role, creating four big chances and five key passes, winning a penalty.
Support came from across the pitch, with Ali Majrashi contributing creatively from right-back and Roger Ibanez impressing defensively while also winning a penalty. Al-Ahli’s dominance was clear in key metrics, leading 20-12 in shots, 9-5 in shots on target, and 50-12 in touches inside the box.
The match quickly became a huge talking point, with fans reacting:
amounzz complained about penalties
“The league is rigged for Al Nassr” while Al Ahli get multiple penalties every game
rerry said
Three good points, but it’s important to mention that Al-Ahli had 8 points taken away by poor refereeing in this weak league
bdllh7777 posted
Congratulations, you mule, but there’s a problem with the Japanese guy. In this match, and for a while now, he plays as if he’s forced into it, sad, and he misses two attacks that were clear tonight, and it felt like the defense was all on Zakaria Hussawi.
Warwarv717 thanked God for the win
Praise be to God What is to come is more beautiful, God willing
yousef praised the players and said it was a deserved win
A beautiful and well-deserved win, and I’ve got major admiration for the performance of Zakaria and Attanganah, while there are tons of question marks and exclamation points over Majrashi’s performance and the sheer amount of fouls and that nauseating play.
In goal, Fernando Pacheco made six saves to keep Al-Fateh competitive, while Edouard Mendy recorded four saves for Al-Ahli.
Arsenal have finally ended their long wait for European success after reaching the UEFA Champions League final with a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on May 5, 2026. This result gave Arsenal a 2-1 aggregate victory and sent them into the final for only the second time in their 139-year history.
