Al Ittihad's Thrilling Comeback Win Over Al Nassr

Al Ittihad completed a dramatic comeback, beating Al Nassr 3-2 in the Saudi Pro League, with Houssem Aouar scoring a last-minute winner to keep their title hopes alive.

Al Ittihad completed a stunning comeback, securing a 3-2 win over Al Nassr in a thrilling Saudi Pro League match. Houssem Aouar scored the winning goal in the 94th minute, tapping in a rebound after the goalkeeper made an initial save. This victory puts Al Ittihad six points clear at the top of the league standings with 71 points.

Match Highlights

Sadio Mane had given Al Nassr an early lead with a low shot just three minutes into the game, showcasing his pace and vision. Ayman Yahya doubled the lead for Al Nassr in the 37th minute with a clinical finish, assisted by Mane, despite some controversy over a potential handball. However, Al Ittihad staged a dramatic turnaround in the second half.

Al Ittihad's Resurgence

Karim Benzema sparked Al Ittihad's revival with a well-timed header four minutes into the second half, pulling one back for the home side. N'Golo Kante equalized for Al Ittihad in the 52nd minute with a powerful low strike, leveling the score at 2-2. The match ended in chaos with Moussa Diaby being sent off in the dying seconds after tempers flared.

Impact on the League

This win significantly boosts Al Ittihad's chances of clinching the Saudi Pro League title, while Al Nassr's title aspirations are now hanging by a thread. Al Nassr trails third place by one point, and with only the top two qualifying for next season's AFC Champions League Elite, they face an uncertain future.

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Sadio Mané assisted Ayman Yahya's goal in the 37th minute, giving Al-Nassr a 2-0 lead. Despite the ball touching Mané's hand in the build-up, the goal stood after VAR review.

Al-Ittihad dominated after halftime and reduced the deficit when Karim Benzema scored with a header in the 49th minute. The team equalized shortly after on a counter-attack, with N'Golo Kanté finishing by slotting the ball into the net, making it 2-2.

Houssem Aouar scored the winning goal in added time, tapping in a cross from Moussa Diaby to secure a 3-2 victory for Al-Ittihad.

This win puts Al-Ittihad on 71 points, six points clear of Al-Hilal with four games remaining, and sets them up to potentially clinch the domestic double after reaching the King Cup final. For Al-Nassr, now fourth with 60 points, the loss jeopardizes their chances of qualifying for next season's AFC Champions League Elite, as only the top two teams from the league will qualify.