Ivan Toney's Penalties Propel Al-Ahli To 2-0 Win Against Al Fateh In Saudi Pro League

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Ivan Toney's two penalties secured a straightforward 2-0 victory for Al-Ahli against Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League. The match, held on Friday, saw the home team awarded an early penalty after Hussain Qasim fouled Riyad Mahrez. As a result, Qasim received a red card for being the last defender. Toney confidently converted the penalty, giving Al-Ahli an early lead.

Despite controlling much of the first half, Al-Ahli couldn't extend their lead before halftime. Their dominance was evident, yet they faced a setback when Saad Yaslam was sent off after receiving two quick yellow cards. This left both teams with ten players each before the break.

The second half saw Al-Ahli finally double their advantage. Ziyad Al Johani was fouled by Nawaf Al Aqidi, leading to another penalty. Toney stepped up once more and scored his second goal of the match from the spot.

Toney's proficiency from the penalty spot has been well-documented. Before joining Al-Ahli, he had successfully converted 11 out of 12 penalties for Brentford in the Premier League. Throughout his career in English football, he scored 28 out of 30 penalties.

His impressive record places him among the top penalty takers since his senior debut for Northampton in November 2012. Only a few players have surpassed his tally during this period, with Harry Kane leading with 45 successful penalties for Tottenham.

Match Statistics and Standings

Matthias Jaissle's squad produced an expected goals (xG) figure of 3.15 from their 17 shots, six of which were on target. In contrast, Al Fateh managed an xG of just 1.03 despite also having six shots on target.

This win keeps Al-Ahli in fifth place in the league standings with 38 points, while Al Fateh remains at the bottom of the table without any change in their position.

The match highlighted Toney's continued excellence in penalty situations and reinforced his reputation as a reliable scorer from twelve yards out.