Postecoglou's Al-Nassr match postponed due to flight issues

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 22:02 · Archive

Al-Nassr's Asian Champions League Elite match was postponed after Al-Wasl reported logistical flight problems.

Ange Postecoglou's Al-Nassr had their Asian Champions League Elite match postponed on Monday after Al-Wasl reported logistical issues regarding available flights to Riyadh. Al-Nassr, Saudi Pro League champions, had built momentum with four consecutive wins across all competitions, including three straight domestic league victories.

Other matches in the western league phase went ahead. Al-Ain, winners of the trophy in 2024, beat Tractor FC 2-1 for their third consecutive win. Moroccan forward Houssine Rahimi scored with 20 minutes remaining at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. 'This competition is important and we need to collect points early on,' Rahimi said. 'That is what we managed to do in these three matches we have played, earning nine points.'

Defending champions Al-Ahli defeated Al-Gharafa 2-1 in Jeddah. England international Ivan Toney gave Al-Ahli a fourth-minute lead before Florinel Coman equalised eight minutes into the second half. Al-Gharafa's Seydou Sano was sent off with 13 minutes remaining, and Matheus Goncalves scored the winner four minutes from time.

How it is being reported

• Postecoglou's ACL push put on ice in RiyadhAnge Postecoglou has been forced to put his feet up and watch the other five Champions League Elite matches in western Asia take place.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 21:31
• Postecoglou's ACL push put on ice in RiyadhAnge Postecoglou has been forced to put his feet up and watch the other five Champions League Elite matches in western Asia take place.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 21:31

In this story: Ange Postecoglou · Al-Nassr · Al-Wasl · Al-Ain · Al-Ahli · Riyadh

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