En-Nesyri’s last-gasp free-kick gives Al-Ittihad first ACL Elite win of the season

Arab News · 26‏/10‏/2026، 6:57:26 م

ALKHOBAR: In 270 minutes of AFC Champions League Elite competition this season, Al-Ittihad had yet to take the lead against any of their opponents. A late equalizer earned them a 1-1 draw against Al-Shamal in their opener, before Shabab Al-Ahli edged them 2-1 in Jeddah on matchday two. On matchday three, with the score tied at 1-1 against Neftchi Fergana, Youssef En-Nesyri struck precisely on the 90 minute mark to give Al-Ittihad their first lead in the competition this season, and with it, thei