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Al-Ahli rally to beat Al-Gharafa 2-1 in Champions League
Al-Ahli beat Al-Gharafa 2-1 in the third round of the AFC Champions League Elite league stage on Monday in Jeddah.
The Saudi side took the lead through Ivan Toney in the fourth minute, but Florinel Coman equalised for Al-Gharafa in the 53rd.
Al-Gharafa had won little from recent meetings with Al-Ahli, while the Qatari club entered this match after four straight losses in the competition.
Al-Gharafa were reduced to ten men when Sano received a second yellow card in the 77th minute.
Matheus Gonçalves scored from outside the box late in the match to secure Al-Ahli's second straight win in the competition.
Al-Ahli now have seven points and sit second for now, while Al-Gharafa remain on zero points after three rounds.
Al-Ahli came from behind to beat Al-Gharafa 2-1 in the third round of the AFC Champions League Elite league stage.
Ivan Toney gave the Saudi hosts an early lead, but Florinel Coman equalised for the Qatari side in the 53rd minute.
Al-Gharafa’s Sano was sent off in the 77th minute after receiving a second yellow card.
Matheus Gonçalves scored from outside the box to restore Al-Ahli’s lead and secure the win.
Al-Ahli moved to seven points and second place for the time being, while Al-Gharafa remained without a point in 18th.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahli and Qatar’s Al-Gharafa.
- What
- Al-Ahli won 2-1 after coming from behind.
- When
- Monday, October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah, according to YSscores.
- Why
- Al-Ahli sought to continue its positive results, while Al-Gharafa was looking for a win to improve its chances in the competition.
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Ivan Toney put Al-Ahli ahead after receiving a through ball from Edward Sparentsyan.
Florinel Coman equalised for Al-Gharafa from a pass by Saifeldeen Fadlalla.
Sano was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.
Matheus Gonçalves scored from outside the box to give Al-Ahli a 2-1 win.
- Final score
- Al-Ahli 2-1 Al-Gharafa
- Al-Ahli goalscorers
- Ivan Toney and Matheus Gonçalves
- Al-Gharafa goalscorer
- Florinel Coman
- Al-Ahli points
- 7
- Al-Gharafa position
- 18th, without a point
- Competition round
- Third round of the AFC Champions League Elite league stage
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