The AFC Champions League Elite clash between Al Hilal Riyadh and Al Ahli Jeddah resulted in a 3-1 victory for the visiting team, Al Ahli Jeddah. A fast-paced start saw Al Ahli take an early lead with two goals within the first half hour. A critical moment was their first goal being scored just after nine minutes, setting the tone and putting pressure on the home side. Al Hilal managed to respond with a goal before the break, showing resilience and determination.

Statistically, Al Ahli Jeddah outperformed Al Hilal in several key areas, notably corner kicks, where they earned seven against Al Hilal's solitary corner. These set pieces provided Al Ahli with additional attacking opportunities, keeping Al Hilal's defense under constant scrutiny. The away side also demonstrated superior discipline, collecting only four yellow cards compared to Al Hilal's multitude of seven, alongside a game-changing red card, marking a critical turning point in teamwork management and defensive stability.

Al Hilal’s over-aggressive approach resulted in a significant number of fouls, standing at 21 compared to Al Ahli’s 10. This not only illustrated a struggle in maintaining clean defensive plays but also handed Al Ahli several free-kick opportunities to regain possession and control the match tempo. The match ultimately reflected Al Ahli's tactical organization and effective utilization of early momentum and set pieces, overshadowing Al Hilal's attempts to level the scoreline amidst rising disciplinary issues.

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