Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — Ivan Toney struck the decisive blow as Al Ahli edged RSL newcomers NEOM SC 1-0 in entrance of greater than 40,000 followers at Alinma Stadium.
Recent from lifting the Saudi Tremendous Cup final week, the Asian champions wasted little time stamping their authority.
Halfway by the primary half, new French signing Enzo Millot dazzled in midfield earlier than slipping in Toney, who managed beautifully and slotted previous Marcin Bulka.
The mixture of Millot’s imaginative and prescient and Toney’s ruthless ending already seems like a partnership to concern this season.
NEOM threatened after the break, with Saimon Bouabre threading an ideal cross for Alexandre Lacazette, just for Édouard Mendy to disclaim the French striker with a superb save.
The reigning Asian champions noticed out the victory, with Mendy incomes Man of the Match honours, whereas NEOM confirmed flashes of promise of their first top-flight outing.
