Algerian international Houssem Aouar played a key role in Al-Ittihad's 4-1 away win against Al-Ettifaq. The midfielder helped his team clinch the victory by scoring the go-ahead goal, finishing a long-range counter-attack with a precise touch inside the box. With this goal, Aouar has now accumulated two goals and two assists in 11 appearances across all competitions this season. The win brings Al-Ittihad to 20 points, keeping the Jeddah-based club in the race for the top spots in the Saudi Pro League standings.