A positive 2-2 draw settled the first half of the confrontation between the Saudi Al-Ahly team and its counterpart, Al-Akhdood, which is currently being held between them in the framework of the matches of the twentieth round of the Saudi Professional League championship for the current season.
Al-Ahly’s goals were scored by Solomon Kverkefilia through an own goal and Roberto Firmino from a penalty kick in the 32nd and 45th minutes, while the Al-Akhdood double was scored by: Alex Quiado and Hamad Fares in the 25th and 43rd minutes.
Al-Ahly’s formation against Al-Ukhdood was as follows:
Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy
Defensive line: Saeed Balabed, Abdel Basset Hendy, Ali Majrashi, Roger Ibani
Midfield: Gabriel Vega, Riyad Mahrez, Fahd Al-Rashidi, Mohamed Al-Majhid
Offensive line: Roberto Firmino, Allan Saint-Maximan
Al-Ahdood vs. Al-Ahly
Al-Ahly occupies third place in the Saudi Professional League standings with 40 points, collected from 12 victories and 4 draws during 19 rounds in the league, while Al-Ukhdood is in 12th place with 20 points from 6 victories and two draws during 19 rounds in the league.
Al-Ahly is seeking to win and snatch points to strengthen its presence in third place and to continue its series of victories in the Saudi Professional League, as it is looking for its fourth successive victory, after achieving 3 consecutive victories, which it started before the international break.
Ivorian Franck Kessie, a player for the Saudi Al-Ahly team, will miss participating against Al-Akhdood after taking a leave of absence following the coronation with the Côte d’Ivoire national team in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which concluded last Sunday.
