Saudi Gazette report

JEDDAH — Ivan Toney scored twice as Al-Ahli secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Al-Qadsiah on Tuesday, moving within three points of the top four in the Saudi Pro League.

The result lifted Al-Ahli to 44 points, tightening the gap behind fourth-placed Al-Qadsiah, which remained on 47 points after suffering a heavy defeat.

Toney opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 11th minute, giving the hosts an early lead. Al-Ahli doubled its advantage in the 27th minute when Mohamed Bakr fired a well-placed shot past the goalkeeper.

Al-Qadsiah’s struggles deepened just before halftime when their own defender, Nacho Fernández, inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net, making it 3-0 for Al-Ahli.

The visitors attempted to stage a comeback in the second half as Julian Quiñones pulled one back in the 48th minute.

However, Al-Ahli quickly restored its three-goal cushion when Toney converted his second penalty of the night just four minutes later, sealing an emphatic win for the Jeddah club.

The defeat saw Al-Qadsiah drop points at a crucial stage of the season, while Al-Ahli’s dominant performance bolstered its bid for a Champions League qualification spot.