In a thrilling match at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Ivan Toney scored twice to help his side Al Ahli overcome their Saudi Arabian opponents Al Nassr and secure a dominant victory.

The game was a testament to the quality of football that is on offer in the UAE and it was clear from the start that both teams were keen to get off to a flying start. However, it was Al Nassr who started the brighter with a goal in the fifth minute courtesy of a well-taken finish from their forward.

Despite being behind,Primeira Liga Hotspots Al Ahli responded positively and they started to dominate possession. The visitors created numerous opportunities but it was Ivan Toney who finally broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute. He found himself in the perfect position to convert a penalty kick after a foul by Al Nassr's goalkeeper.

Toney continued to threaten the Al Nassr goal throughout the second half and he almost added another goal before half-time when he headed over the bar from a corner. But it was not to be for Al Nassr as Al Ahli went on to score two more goals in the final quarter of the match.

Al Nassr had chances to equalize but they could not find the back of the net. It was a great display of team spirit from Al Ahli as they fought hard to come out on top. The victory will no doubt boost the morale of the team and give them some confidence heading into their upcoming matches.

Overall, this was a fantastic performance from Al Ahli and it was clear that they are one of the most talented sides in the UAE. They have now moved up to third place in the league table and they will look to continue their winning run in the coming weeks.

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