Al-Ittihad Triumphs with Dramatic Comeback Against Al-Nassr

In a thrilling Saudi Pro League match, Houssem Aouar scored a last-minute goal, securing Al-Ittihad's 3-2 victory over Al-Nassr. This win advances Al-Ittihad towards the league title. Despite a strong start from Al-Nassr, including goals by Sadio Mane and Ayman Yahya, Al-Ittihad's resilience paid off with Aouar's decisive shot.

In a dramatic face-off in the Saudi Pro League, Houssem Aouar netted a last-minute goal, propelling Al-Ittihad to a stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Al-Nassr on Wednesday. This victory significantly boosts Al-Ittihad's chances of clinching the league title, putting them six points clear of their closest rivals.

The match initially favored Al-Nassr, as Sadio Mane opened the scoring in just three minutes with a precise low shot. Mane continued to shine by assisting Ayman Yahya for a second goal, validated by a VAR review, despite a handball controversy.

However, Al-Ittihad showed exceptional grit post-interval. Their efforts bore fruit when Karim Benzema headed in a goal, reducing the deficit, followed by an equalizer from N'Golo Kante. The defining moment came in added time with Aouar's winner, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr facing a challenging path to the AFC Champions League.

(With inputs from agencies.)