Al-Ahli 1-3 Al-Ettifaq: Wijnaldum leads late fightback - Soccer News
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In the Saudi Pro League season's final home game, Al-Ettifaq stunned Al-Ahli with a late rally, winning 3-1. Al-Ahli initially took the lead through Ivan Toney's early penalty, aiming for their ninth win in ten matches. However, Al-Ettifaq equalized shortly after half-time with Mohammed Abdulrahman's goal. Late in the match, Georginio Wijnaldum converted a penalty following a foul by Edouard Mendy, and Madallah Al Olayan sealed the victory with a late strike. This loss marks a troubling trend for Al-Ahli, who have dropped 15 points from winning positions this season despite their AFC Champions League success.
Two late goals ensured Al-Ettifaq's 3-1 victory over Al-Ahli, highlighting Al-Ahli's struggles to maintain leads throughout the season, losing crucial points.
Al-Ahli, despite an early lead and being AFC Champions League holders, failed to secure points, dropping 15 from winning positions this season.
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