Al-Ittihad defeats Al-Nasr 2-1 in the Saudi League
Quick Look
- Al-Ittihad achieved a 2-1 victory over Al-Nassr in a match held at Al-Enmaa Stadium in Jeddah, with George Ikelenka scoring two goals in the 3rd and 22nd minutes, while Angelo Gabriel reduced the gap for Al-Nassr in the 36th minute.
- With this result, Al-Nassr’s consecutive victory stopped at four matches, while Al-Ittihad maintained its unbeaten record.
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Why It Matters
Al-Nasr was the defending champion and had a winning streak before this match, while Al-Ittihad is seeking to strengthen its position in the standings after its previous victory.
Al-Ittihad took the lead with goals from George Iklinka in the 3rd and 22nd minutes, and Al-Nasr, the defending champion, reduced the difference with a single goal scored by Angelo Gabriel in the 36th minute of the match held at Al-Enmaa Stadium in Jeddah.
With this result, Al-Nasr’s series stopped at four consecutive victories, leaving its score frozen at 12 points in second place, ahead of Al-Hilal in the lead with 15 points.
As for Al-Ittihad, the league champion in 2025, it maintained its record undefeated, raising its score to 11 points in fourth place.
In the next round, Al-Nasr will be required to compensate when it hosts Abha on Wednesday, while Al-Ittihad will play against its guest Al-Fayhaa on Tuesday.
Open Questions
- Will Al-Ittihad be able to maintain its unbeaten record in the upcoming matches?
- How will Al-Nasr respond to this loss in its next match against Abha?
