Al Anwar 1:2 Al-Ahli Saudi — Match Report

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Wenderson Galeno struck in the 89th minute as Al-Ahli came from behind to beat Al Anwar 2-1 in the King's Cup Round of 32, with the midfielder's late winner sealing a nervy passage into the next round. Al-Ahli controlled the contest throughout but found themselves level deep into stoppage time before Galeno's decisive intervention, while Al Anwar's spirited fightback ultimately counted for nothing.

Eduard Spertsyan opened the scoring for Al-Ahli in the 61st minute, converting after Firas Al-Buraikan's assist, with the goal surviving a VAR check. Al Anwar pushed for an equaliser and got it in the 90th minute through Reda Bensayah, assisted by Mohammed Al Zahrani, only for Galeno to restore the lead immediately after another VAR review, with Spertsyan turning provider once more as Al-Ahli snatched victory at the death.

Al-Ahli were the better side on the numbers, enjoying 65% possession and registering 15 shots to Al Anwar's 10, with the second half particularly one-sided as they fired 11 attempts after the break. Galeno was the standout with a 7.6 rating and his winning goal from midfield, and CheckLive's model clearly favoured Al-Ahli, a prediction confirmed by the result despite the late scare.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Al Anwar vs Al-Ahli?

Al Anwar 1-2 Al-Ahli (King's Cup, Round of 32).

Who scored?

Eduard Spertsyan (61', assist Firas Al-Buraikan) for Al-Ahli; Wenderson Galeno (89', assist Eduard Spertsyan) for Al-Ahli; Reda Bensayah (90', assist Mohammed Al Zahrani) for Al Anwar.

Was Al-Ahli's win deserved?

Yes — Al-Ahli were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Al Anwar vs Al-Ahli?

Yellow cards: Eissa Al-Thakrallah (Al Anwar); Abdullah Al Rashid (Al Anwar).

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