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Ex-Liverpool striker Firmino hits debut hat-trick as Al-Ahli defeat al-Hazm

Former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmnino struck a hat-trick for Al-Ahli in their opening SPL clash last night.

Firmino struck all three goals as Al-Ahli won 3-1 against Al-Hazm. Vina struck for the visitors.

Firmino, Riyad Mahrez and ex-Chelsea goalkeeper Edou Mendy all made their SPL debuts for the win.

Al-Ahli and Al-Hazm both won promotion to the SPL last season.

Former Roma defender Roger Ibanez, ex-Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie and former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin also all made their debuts for Al-Ahli last night.

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