Wed Apr 30 17:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Al Ahli Defeats 10-Man Al Hilal to Reach Asian Champions League Final
**JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia** – Al Ahli secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over Al Hilal in a fiercely contested Asian Champions League semi-final clash in Jeddah on Tuesday, advancing to the final and keeping alive their hopes for a first continental title.
Goals from Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney put Al Ahli in command in the first half, before Salem Al-Dawsari pulled one back for Al Hilal just before halftime. The game shifted dramatically when Al Hilal defender Kalidou Koulibaly received a second yellow card, leaving his team to play a man down for the final 30 minutes.
Despite a late penalty save by Al Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, Al Ahli sealed the victory with a late goal from substitute Feras Al-Brikan. Al Ahli’s coach, Matthias Jaissle, praised his team’s performance, highlighting their unity and the support of their home crowd.
Al Ahli, who lost in the final in 1986 and 2012, will now face either Al Nassr or Kawasaki Frontale in the final on Saturday. The second semi-final between Al Nassr and Kawasaki Frontale is scheduled for Wednesday.
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