Video: Youssef En-Nesyri leads Al-Ittihad to a dramatic Asian win with a thunderous strike

Al-Ittihad refused to buckle after falling behind. They poured forward in search of an equaliser, and Algeria's Houssem Aouar duly obliged, powering home a fine header in the 34th minute to level the scores and breathe fresh life into the Dean before the break.

The second half opened up into a proper slugfest, both sides throwing everything at it to settle the contest. A draw looked the likeliest outcome as the clock wound down. Then Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri popped up at the decisive moment.

With the match drifting towards a draw, En-Nesyri stole the spotlight. His 90th-minute winner handed Al-Ittihad three precious points after a difficult encounter, sparing the side further dropped points on their continental journey.

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The win lifted Al-Ittihad to four points and up into seventh place, temporarily, in the West Group standings. Neftchi Fergana stayed frozen on three points in ninth. It's a result that could give the Saudi side an important boost as they push on in the tournament.