Algeria international midfielder Houssem Aouar scored with a header and was named best player in Al-Ittihad’s 2-1 win over Uzbekistan’s Neftchi, becoming the Saudi club’s top foreign scorer in the AFC Champions League.
Houssem Aouar has struck again on the Asian stage. On Monday, on matchday 3 of the AFC Champions League Elite league phase, the Algeria international midfielder scored the goal that brought Al-Ittihad level against Uzbekistan’s Neftchi, before his side went on to win 2-1, according to Planet Sport DZ. A performance crowned with the man of the match award.
With that goal, the former Lyon player reaches 8 goals in the AFC Champions League in the Saudi club’s colours. A tally that makes him the top foreign scorer in Al-Ittihad’s history in the competition, the same source reports.
A header in the 34th minute
It was in the 34th minute that Houssem Aouar headed the ball home to bring his team level with Neftchi. The goal allowed Al-Ittihad to get back on terms, before the Saudi club went on to win 2-1.
Named man of the match, the Algerian midfielder was rewarded for his performance. Planet Sport DZ describes him as a decisive figure for Al-Ittihad on the Asian stage.
The win takes the club’s tally to 4 points and lifts them provisionally to 7th place in the league phase standings.
8 goals in the AFC Champions League, a record
With his 8th goal in the AFC Champions League in an Al-Ittihad shirt, Houssem Aouar becomes the top foreign scorer in the club’s history in the competition. A record that confirms his effectiveness on the continental stage.
Since the start of the season, the Algeria international has 4 goals and 6 assists, making 10 direct contributions in all competitions.
A former Lyon player, he is continuing his career in Saudi Arabia.
Al-Ittihad want to keep the momentum going
After this success, Al-Ittihad want to keep the momentum going to improve their position and move closer to qualification for the next round of the competition.
With 8 goals in the AFC Champions League and 10 direct contributions since the start of the season, Houssem Aouar has established himself as a decisive figure for the Saudi club.