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Toney Strike Takes Al-Ahli Into Asian Champions League Final
Ivan Toney scored the decisive goal as Al-Ahli rallied from a first-half deficit and moved one step from back-to-back continental titles.
- On Monday, defending champion Al-Ahli defeated Vissel Kobe 2-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite semi-final, securing their place in the tournament decider.
- Vissel Kobe took an early lead in the 31st minute when Yoshinori Muto capitalized on a set-piece play delivered by Yuya Osako.
- Brazilian winger Galeno equalized in the 62nd minute from 25 meters, and England striker Ivan Toney delivered the decisive goal in the 70th minute.
- Riyad Mahrez had a goal disallowed for offside with 15 minutes remaining, while Daiju Sasaki struck the crossbar for Kobe in tense second-half moments.
- Saturday's final in Jeddah will feature Al-Ahli against either Shabab Al-Ahli of the United Arab Emirates or Machida Zelvia of Japan, with the opponent determined on Tuesday.
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Al-Ahli rally into the AFC Champions League Elite final on Ivan Toney’s late winner
Defending champion Al-Ahli has reached the final of the AFC Champions League Elite after Ivan Toney’s second-half goal beat Vissel Kobe of Japan 2-1.
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