"Al-Ahli made it 11 games unbeaten in the Saudi Pro League as they kept the pressure on leaders Al-Hilal by beating Al-Shabab 5-2. Riyad Mahrez and Ivan Toney were both on target at SHG Arena on Friday, as Al-Ahli continued their superb league form, having lost just one game all season. Rayan Hamed got them off to a flying start inside six minutes, before Franck Kessie's deft chip made it 2-0. Having assisted Kessie, Mahrez then put Al-Ahli in cruise control with a close-range finish."
"Toney is the Pro League's leading scorer this season with 20 goals and has become only the second Al‑Ahli player to score 20+ goals across his first two seasons in the competition, after Omar Al‑Somah, who achieved the feat in each of his first three campaigns. The ex-Brentford forward led the game for shots (five), albeit only one of those - his goal - was on target. He also had nine touches in the opposition box, another game-high."
Al-Ahli beat Al-Shabab 5-2 to extend an 11-game unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League and remain close to leaders Al-Hilal. Rayan Hamed scored inside six minutes, Franck Kessie added a chip, and Riyad Mahrez converted a close-range finish after assisting Kessie. Yannick Carrasco pulled one back in the 33rd minute, but Enzo Millot restored a three-goal lead immediately after the restart. Carrasco then converted a penalty before half-time, and Ivan Toney sealed the victory with a late penalty. Toney has 20 league goals, all from inside the area, setting a Pro League record.
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