Shabab Al Ahli returned from Jeddah with a valuable win after defeating Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad 1-0 in the second round of the AFC Champions League Elite.
The only goal of the match came in the 40th minute when Saeed Ezatolahi powered in a superb header to give the visitors the lead. Shabab Al Ahli held firm in the second half to secure an important away win.
The result moves Shabab Al Ahli onto four points in the West Group standings, climbing to fifth place, while Al Ittihad remain without a point in 11th position.