Thrilling 3-3 draw between Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal was clinched by Toney's last-minute goal
In a thrilling encounter of the Saudi Pro League, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli played out a draw in the Clasico match on a Friday. The final scoreline read 4-4, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess throughout the game.
The match was managed by Simone Inzaghi, who led Al-Hilal to a commanding 0-3 lead before half-time. Theo Hernandez scored the opening goal after 12 minutes, with Malcom providing the assist. Malcom then scored a goal of his own and assisted another for Theo Hernandez before the half-time break.
However, Al-Ahli fought back valiantly. Ivan Toney scored two late goals for Al-Ahli in the second half, with Riyad Mahrez providing the assist for Toney's second goal. Theo Hernandez responded with a goal for Al-Hilal, but Merih Demiral equalized for Al-Ahli in added time to secure a draw.
Both teams are currently in seventh place in the Saudi Pro League, with five points from three matches. Al-Hilal is ahead of Al-Ahli on goal difference in the league standings.
The draw marks the second consecutive draw for Al-Hilal, who are looking to regain their form after a disappointing start to the season. Meanwhile, Al-Ahli will be encouraged by their comeback and will aim to build on this performance in their upcoming matches.
The Clasico match between Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal is always a highly anticipated fixture, and this year's encounter did not disappoint. With both teams showing their attacking flair, fans were treated to a thrilling game of football. As the Saudi Pro League continues to grow, matches like this one showcase the league's potential and promise a bright future for Saudi football.
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