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Al-Shabab vs Al-Ahli: Ivan Toney misses clash after court hearing

Saudi Pro League

Al-Shabab stun Al-Ahli in Riyadh

Al-Shabab led Al-Ahli 4-1 in the second half of Friday's Saudi league clash.

Missing star

No Ivan Toney for Al-Ahli

The England striker missed the game after a London court hearing on Thursday.

First half

Carrasco opens the scoring

Yannick Carrasco curled in a free kick in the 26th minute to make it 1-0.

First half

Martinez doubles the lead

Roger Martinez scored from the penalty spot in the 37th minute. 3-0.

First half

Al-Buraikan answers back

Toney's replacement pulled one back in the 40th minute. Score at half time: 3-1.

Red card

Al-Ahli down to ten men

Goalkeeper Al-Sanbi was sent off in the 25th minute. The backup keeper came on.

Second half

Mathias makes it four

Ricardo Mathias headed in a cross three minutes after the restart. 4-1.

Court case

Why Toney missed the game

Toney pleaded not guilty to an assault charge. The hearing left him no time to travel.

Table impact

Unbeaten runs end for both

Both clubs had gone four games unbeaten. Al-Ahli now have four defeats from 11 games.

What next

Al-Sadd awaits on Monday

Al-Ahli travel to Qatar for the AFC Champions League Elite. Toney will join them there.

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