En-Nesyri's late free kick gives Al-Ittihad first AFC Champions League Elite win
Al-Ittihad came from behind to win 2-1 at Neftchi in Fergana. Houssem Aouar equalised and substitute Youssef En-Nesyri scored at the end.
By TuSport Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 13:40 WAT
Al-Ittihad beat Uzbekistan's PFC Neftchi 2-1 away on Monday 26 October in matchday 3 of the AFC Champions League Elite West region. The match at the Istiqlol Stadium in Fergana kicked off at 14:45 WAT.
Neftchi went ahead on 17 minutes when Jamshid Iskanderov scored a penalty, awarded for handball at a corner. The hosts also had a second goal ruled out for offside, according to the club.
Houssem Aouar equalised for the Saudi side on 34 minutes. Substitute Youssef En-Nesyri then scored the winner from a free kick at the very end of the match, in the 90th minute according to the AFC.
The AFC says it was Al-Ittihad's first win of this league stage. Jens Wissing's side now have four points from three matches, one more than Neftchi.
Sources: www.the-afc.com · www.the-afc.com · fcneftchi.uz
