In brief
Al-Shabab delivered a commanding 6‑1 victory over Al-Ahli on Oct. 31, 2026, in a Round‑12 clash at the Al‑Shabab Club Stadium. The goal‑fest began inside the first minute and saw Ricardo Mathias and Yannick Carrasco score a record‑breaking hat‑trick. The win moves Al‑Shabab to 10th on 14 points, while Al‑Ahlī remains 6th with 21 points.
Al‑Shabab dominated Al‑Ahlī in a 6‑1 rout at the Al‑Shabab Club Stadium in Riyadh on Oct. 31, 2026, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The Magallanes‑flamed match opened with Ricardo Mathías striking from the penalty spot in the second minute, followed by Yannick Carrasco’s first of the night in the 25th minute. Roger Martínez added the third goal in the 37th minute. Feras Al‑Buraikan pulled one back for Al‑Ahlī just before the break, leaving the score 3‑1 at half‑time.
Al‑Shabab defended the lead after the break, with Mathías adding a second goal in the 48th minute. Carrasco completed a remarkable hat‑trick, scoring at 66 and 82 minutes to seal the victory. The triumph sends Al‑Shabab to 14 points, maintaining their 10th‑place standing in the league, while Al‑Ahlī remains 21 points in sixth place on the Roshn Saudi League table.
Saudi Press Agency notes the match as a decisive Round‑12 clash that highlighted Al‑Shabab’s offensive potency and left Al‑Ahlī questioning their form as the season progresses.
