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11/01/2057, King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Al Ahli Saudi FC Vs Melbourne FC

Al Ahli Saudi FC play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: T Hamidi (GK) , S Raad (CB) , R Tanoos (CB) , A Maboub (RB) , W Mafouge (LB) , W Attia (CM) , O Sabri (CDM) , K Hindawi (CDM) , I Temiz (RM) , S Atassi (LM) , I Baksh (ST) And the subs are: G Javed (CB) , Z Asad (CB) , K Bashour (CM) , A Bokeyar (CM) , M Nadiff (ST)

Melbourne FC play in a 3-1-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: D Sween (GK) , E Mattison (CB) , S MacGibbon (CB) , J Cichetti (CB) , D McArdle (CM) , J Mulloy (CM) , D Burness (CDM) , A Soliman (CAM) , N Nivens (RM) , P Berry (LM) , N Gwynn (ST) And the subs are: P Hogarth (CB) , C Stobie (CB) , E Greganti (CM) , A Gad (CM) , J Melvin (ST)

Welcome to King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where Al Ahli Saudi FC will face Melbourne FC.  This is a friendly fixture.  The attendance is 26129.

1' - Al Ahli Saudi FC kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Ibrahim Temiz plays the ball to Khalid Hindawi.  Khalid Hindawi plays a short pass to Atif Maboub.  Atif Maboub plays the ball to Obaid Sabri.  Obaid Sabri sees Ibrahim Baksh making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

6' - John Mulloy slides the ball to Darryl McArdle.  Darryl McArdle sees a run from Neil Gwynn.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Neil Gwynn has strayed offside!  

14' - Rashid Tanoos dispossesses Darryl McArdle and takes the ball.  Rashid Tanoos slides the ball to Ibrahim Temiz.  Ibrahim Temiz attempts to beat Denton Burness using his skills and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

17' - Ibrahim Temiz slides the ball to Khalid Hindawi.  Khalid Hindawi sees Sajid Atassi making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

20' - John Mulloy finds Denton Burness with a long pass.  Denton Burness whips in a cross and finds Darryl McArdle.  Darryl McArdle gets above the defence and heads the ball attempting to beat Tariq Hamidi...and Darryl McArdle scores!  That's a nice goal from the Melbourne FC player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

20' - Al Ahli Saudi FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

22' - Obaid Sabri finds Waqas Attia with a short pass.  Waqas Attia slides the ball to Atif Maboub.  With a turn of pace, Atif Maboub beats Paul Berry.  

24' - Atif Maboub takes a shot from long range towards goal...and its in! It's a nice goal from Atif Maboub for Al Ahli Saudi FC!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

24' - Melbourne FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

29' - Darryl McArdle slides the ball to Aftab Soliman.  Aftab Soliman finds Sam MacGibbon with a short pass.  Sam MacGibbon passes the ball to Denton Burness.  Khalid Hindawi tackles Denton Burness and the ball goes loose.  Al Ahli Saudi FC attempt a quick counter attack.  Ibrahim Temiz spots a run from Khalid Hindawi.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

33' - John Mulloy passes the ball to Ewan Mattison.  Ewan Mattison chips a long ball to Nathan Nivens.  Nathan Nivens attempts to outskill Atif Maboub.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Nathan Nivens runs with the ball!  

34' - Nathan Nivens attempts to hit a long range shot...and Nathan Nivens scores!  That's a fine goal from the Melbourne FC player!  The ball flew into the corner of the net!

34' - Al Ahli Saudi FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

40' - Ibrahim Temiz passes the ball to Khalid Hindawi.  Khalid Hindawi finds Syed Raad with a short pass.  Aftab Soliman dispossesses Syed Raad and takes the ball.  Melbourne FC try to launch a quick counter attack.  Ibrahim Temiz tackles Aftab Soliman and the ball goes loose.  Nathan Nivens successfully tackles Ibrahim Temiz and gains possession for his team.  Melbourne FC try to launch a counter attack.  Nathan Nivens spots a run from Aftab Soliman.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Aftab Soliman is able to control the ball.  Aftab Soliman strikes the ball...and Aftab Soliman scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Melbourne FC player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

41' - Al Ahli Saudi FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Melbourne FC kick the ball off for the restart.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Joel Cichetti will come off.  Paul Hogarth is brought on from the bench.  

53' - Ibrahim Baksh runs with the ball, beating Denton Burness.  

54' - Ibrahim Baksh sees a run from Ibrahim Temiz.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ibrahim Temiz is able to take the ball.  Ibrahim Temiz reaches the byline and attempts a cutback and finds Sajid Atassi.  Sajid Atassi looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ibrahim Baksh will come off.  Ali Bokeyar is going to be brought on.  

60' - Daniel Sween chips a long ball to Ewan Mattison.  Ewan Mattison passes to Denton Burness.  Denton Burness passes a long ball to Nathan Nivens.  Syed Raad dispossesses Nathan Nivens and the ball goes loose.  Darryl McArdle spots a run from John Mulloy.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Syed Raad is going to be taken off.  Gazi Javed joins the game from the bench.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Neil Gwynn is going to be taken off.  Justin Melvin is going to be brought on.  

63' - Nathan Nivens passes a long ball to Aftab Soliman.  Aftab Soliman runs with the ball, beating Obaid Sabri.  

65' - Aftab Soliman tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Tariq Hamidi!  

75' - Sam MacGibbon hits the ball long to Darryl McArdle.  Darryl McArdle slides the ball to John Mulloy.  John Mulloy plays the ball to Justin Melvin.  Rashid Tanoos tackles Justin Melvin and the ball goes loose.  Obaid Sabri spots a run from Ali Bokeyar.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Ali Bokeyar runs on to the ball.  Ali Bokeyar tries to cutback, but Waqas Attia is unable to latch on to the ball and it goes loose!  Denton Burness tackles Ali Bokeyar and gains possession for his team.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rashid Tanoos is going to be taken off.  Khalid Bashour is brought on from the bench.  

83' - Sam MacGibbon slides the ball to Darryl McArdle.  Darryl McArdle tries to use ball skills to beat Obaid Sabri.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

85' - Darryl McArdle spots a run from Denton Burness.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Denton Burness runs on to the ball.  Denton Burness tries to cutback, but John Mulloy is unable to latch on to the ball and it goes loose!  Darryl McArdle attempts to use his skills to beat Obaid Sabri but is dispossessed!  

86' - With a turn of pace, Obaid Sabri beats Denton Burness.  

88' - Obaid Sabri passes a long ball to Waqas Mafouge.  Waqas Mafouge uses his pace to beat Sam MacGibbon.  

90' - Waqas Mafouge strikes the ball from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Ewan Mattison is first to the ball and makes the clearance.



The match has ended Al Ahli Saudi FC 1 - 3 Melbourne FC.