En-Nesyri Double Sinks Al-Faisaly as Al-Ittihad Win 3-1

Al-Ittihad Flex Muscles in Commanding Pro League Victory

Al-Ittihad FC outclassed Al-Faisaly 3-1 in a Pro League match that showcased their attacking firepower, with Youssef En-Nesyri scoring twice in a masterful away performance. The visitors never looked back after Steven Bergwijn’s opener, turning the screw with surgical precision.

Bergwijn Strike Sets the Tone

The clash exploded into life after 28 minutes when Richard Ríos Montoya’s defence-splitting pass found Bergwijn, who finished with the confidence of a man in form. Al-Ittihad’s 53% possession told the story of their control, always looking dangerous when Ríos and Ilenikhena combined.

Just before halftime, En-Nesyri made it 2-0, meeting George Ilenikhena’s inch-perfect cross with a header that left Fernando Pacheco rooted. The Moroccan striker’s movement terrorised Al-Faisaly’s backline all afternoon, his partnership with teenage sensation Ilenikhena bearing instant fruit.

Al-Faisaly’s Frustration Mounts

Gianluca Solinas’ halftime triple substitution – including bringing on Theo Bongonda – signalled desperation. But within minutes of the restart, Hassan Kadesh’s yellow card for a cynical foul was the only resistance Al-Ittihad faced. Their third came on 59 minutes – another Ilenikhena-En-Nesyri combination, the striker slotting home after more defensive disarray.

Al-Faisaly’s 10 total shots (only 2 on target) highlighted their toothless attack until Bongonda’s 87th-minute consolation, a rare moment of quality assisted by Saud Thamer Haddad. Jens Wissing’s men had already made five changes by then, their 12 shots (4 on target) underlining their cutting edge.

Pro League Table Implications

This statement win puts Al-Ittihad firmly among the Pro League’s contenders, their attacking trident of Bergwijn, Ilenikhena and En-Nesyri clicking ominously. For Al-Faisaly, conceding 3 goals at home raises serious questions about their defensive organisation ahead of a testing run of fixtures.

Key Moments

28′ ⚽ Al-Ittihad FC — Steven Bergwijn (assist: Richard Ríos Montoya)

43′ ⚽ Al-Ittihad FC — Youssef En-Nesyri (assist: George Ilenikhena)

59′ ⚽ Al-Ittihad FC — Youssef En-Nesyri (assist: George Ilenikhena)

87′ ⚽ Al-Faisaly FC — Theo Bongonda (assist: Saud Thamer Haddad)