Ivan Toni Leads Al-Ahly to Draw with Esteghlal
Ivan Toni leads Al-Ahly Saudi Arabia to a draw with Iranian Esteghlal
He continues to shine in the Asian Elite Champions League
Englishman Ivan Toney continued his brilliance with Al-Ahly Saudi Arabia in the AFC Champions League for elite football, after scoring two goals against Iranian Esteghlal, in the match that ended in a 2-2 draw, today, Monday, in the sixth round of the competition.
The Match Summary
The Iranian team took the lead through Rafael Silva in the 42nd minute, before Tony equalized from a penalty kick for Al-Ahly in the eighth minute of stoppage time for the first half.
In the 51st minute, Mohamed Hussein Islami scored the second goal for Esteghlal, but Tony saved his team from defeat by scoring the second equalizing goal from a penalty kick in the 86th minute, scoring his second goal in the match and fourth in the tournament, after scoring a brace against Al Ain, UAE, in the last round.
Match Highlights
The match witnessed Mohamed Hussein Islami, the scorer of Esteghlal’s second goal, being sent off in the 81st minute.
Competition Standings
Al-Ahly maintained its top spot in the competition standings with 16 points, awaiting the rest of the round’s results, while Iranian Esteghlal raised its score to five points in seventh place.
Conclusion
Ivan Toney’s impressive performance in the match solidified his position as a key player in Al-Ahly’s success in the Asian Elite Champions League. His two goals in the match brought his total to four in the tournament, and his ability to score from the penalty spot in the 86th minute proved crucial in securing a draw for his team.
FAQs
* Who is Ivan Toney?
+ Englishman Ivan Toney is a footballer who plays for Al-Ahly Saudi Arabia in the AFC Champions League.
* What was the score in the match between Al-Ahly Saudi Arabia and Iranian Esteghlal?
+ The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
* How many points does Al-Ahly Saudi Arabia have in the competition standings?
+ Al-Ahly maintained its top spot in the competition standings with 16 points.
* Who was sent off in the 81st minute of the match?
+ Mohamed Hussein Islami, the scorer of Esteghlal’s second goal.