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Thrilling 3-3 draw between Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal was clinched by Toney's last-minute goal

Ivan Toney's late goals saved Al-Ahli from defeat, securing a thrilling 3-3 draw against Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. Theo Hernandez, a France international, gave Al-Hilal the early lead after 12 minutes off a pass from Malcom, who also assisted on the second goal in the 24th minute.

Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli engage in a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Toney scoring the deciding goal for...
Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli engage in a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Toney scoring the deciding goal for Al-Ahli late in the game.

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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