"Late Rocket": Moroccan Star Youssef En-Nesyri Fires Al Ittihad to Thrilling Asian Win
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Al Ittihad secures a dramatic 2-1 victory over Neftchi Fergana in the AFC Champions League Elite, powered by Houssem Aouar and Youssef En-Nesyri.
Asian Drama: En-Nesyri Unleashes Late Rocket to Hand Al Ittihad Victory Against Neftchi
Al Ittihad claimed a hard-fought and dramatic 2-1 away victory against Uzbekistan's Neftchi Fergana at Independence Stadium during the third round of the AFC Champions League Elite, proving their resilience on the continental stage.
The visitors faced a difficult start when the hosts opened the scoring from a 17th-minute penalty converted by Jamshid Iskanderov following a VAR review for a handball by Georges Ilenikhena. Despite this early setback, Al Ittihad refused to bow down, with Algerian star Houssem Aouar leveling the score through a precise header in the 34th minute, restoring hope before halftime.
As the match grew tenser and both sides pushed for a winner, Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri stole the spotlight in the dying moments, unleashing a powerful strike that sealed all three points for the Saudi giants.
