Al Shabab vs Al-Ahli Jeddah Result

Pro League · Saudi-Arabia

Al Shabab

2 - 5

Full Time

Al-Ahli Jeddah

📍 Al-Shabab Club Stadium, Riyadh

🗓️ Friday, 13 Feb 2026 at 13:55

Al-Ahli Jeddah Run Riot in Riyadh with 5-2 Victory Over Al Shabab

Al-Ahli Jeddah delivered a clinical attacking display to overwhelm Al Shabab 5-2 at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh. The visitors raced into an early lead, netting twice in the opening 25 minutes before Al Shabab threatened a comeback with two first-half goals of their own. However, Al-Ahli's relentless forward play, spearheaded by a dynamic front three, proved too much for the hosts, who ultimately couldn't contain the visitors' firepower. Despite enjoying 58% possession and a five-man defense, Al Shabab struggled to cope with Al-Ahli's incisive attacks, conceding three goals in the first half and two more after the break. The away side's 15 shots (eight on target) and five different goalscorers underscored their dominance, while Al Shabab's two first-half strikes were not enough to stem the tide.

Al Shabab

5/10

Al Shabab set up with a defensive 5-4-1 formation, aiming to absorb pressure and control the tempo through midfield. While they managed to hold more of the ball (58% possession) and responded well to early setbacks with two first-half goals, their backline was repeatedly breached by Al-Ahli's pace and movement. The hosts created few clear chances, registering just six shots and only two on target, and struggled to regain momentum after falling behind in the second half.

Key Players

Y. Carrasco: Provided attacking impetus from midfield, scoring in the 33rd minute to spark hopes of a comeback.

H. Camara: Led the line and netted Al Shabab's second goal in the 44th minute, briefly reducing the deficit.

Strengths

Controlled possessionMidfield resilienceQuick first-half response

Weaknesses

Defensive vulnerabilityLimited attacking threatStruggled to contain pacey forwards

Al-Ahli Jeddah

8.5/10

Al-Ahli Jeddah's 4-3-3 formation allowed their talented front three to shine, as they tore through Al Shabab's defense with clinical precision. Despite seeing less of the ball (42% possession), Al-Ahli were ruthlessly efficient, firing 15 shots and converting five, with goals coming at key moments to stifle any Al Shabab momentum. The midfield trio provided a solid platform, while the defense, marshaled by Ibanez, largely kept the hosts at bay after a brief first-half wobble.

Key Players

R. Mahrez: Instrumental in attack, involved in multiple goals and consistently threatened down the right.

I. Toney: Led the line with energy, scoring early to set the tone for Al-Ahli's dominance.

Galeno: Stretched the defense and was on the scoresheet, contributing to Al-Ahli's attacking fluidity.

Strengths

Clinical finishingFast transitionsFront three's movementMidfield balance

Weaknesses

Conceded twice in quick successionOccasional lapses under pressure

Key Moments

6' — Goal

I. Toney opens the scoring for Al-Ahli Jeddah, finishing off a swift attack.

20' — Goal

Galeno doubles Al-Ahli's lead, capitalizing on defensive disarray.

25' — Goal

R. Mahrez gets on the scoresheet, making it 3-0 to the visitors.

33' — Goal

Y. Carrasco pulls one back for Al Shabab, giving the hosts hope.

34' — Goal

Al-Ahli respond immediately, restoring their three-goal cushion.

44' — Goal

H. Camara scores for Al Shabab, reducing the deficit to 4-2 at halftime.

83' — Goal

Al-Ahli Jeddah seal the win with a fifth goal, capping a dominant display.

Unknown' — Yellow Card

Al-Ahli Jeddah receive the game's only yellow card amid a physical contest.

Tactical Analysis

Al Shabab's 5-4-1 setup was designed for solidity, but their wing-backs were often pinned back by Al-Ahli's wide attackers, leaving gaps for the visitors to exploit. The hosts' midfield trio struggled to shield the defense, particularly during Al-Ahli's rapid transitions. In contrast, Al-Ahli's 4-3-3 formation created overloads in wide areas and allowed their front three to interchange positions fluidly, constantly pulling Al Shabab's backline out of shape. Set pieces offered little respite for the home side, with Al-Ahli looking dangerous from corners and open play alike. Substitutions did little to change the tactical balance, as Al-Ahli maintained attacking intent until the final whistle.

Turning Point

The immediate response from Al-Ahli Jeddah in the 34th minute, scoring just after Al Shabab's first goal, extinguished any hopes of a home comeback.

Man of the Match

R. Mahrez

A constant creative force, scored a crucial goal and orchestrated several attacks with his vision and pace.