Al Hilal Reaches King's Cup Final After Penalty Shootout Win Over Al Ahli

The King's Cup semi-final between Al Ahli and Al Hilal was a fierce encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw after regular and extra time. Al Hilal took the lead through Thiago Hernandez in the 39th minute, before Emmanuel Toney equalized for Al Ahli with a penalty in the 81st minute.

The match saw no winner in extra time, as Emmanuel Toney missed a penalty in the 120+1 minute, followed by Rafinha Neves scoring a penalty for Al Hilal. This led to a penalty shootout, which Al Hilal won 4-2, securing their place in the final.

The match featured several yellow cards for players from both teams, with Al Ahli's Majrashi, Al Hawsawi, and Ibanez receiving cards, while Herve Tembeqti from Al Hilal was also booked. AI predictions had favored Al Hilal to win with a 71% confidence at a score of 2-1, closely reflecting the match's outcome after penalties.

With this victory, Al Hilal continues their journey in the King's Cup towards the title, while Al Ahli exits the tournament after an exciting match filled with opportunities and competitiveness.