

Al-Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo 4–1 Omayya Ldlib
Syrian Premier League | 22 May 2026, 21:00
Al-Ittihad Ahli of Aleppo continued their strong run in the Syrian Premier League with a convincing 4–1 victory over Omayya Ldlib. The hosts produced a dominant display at home, combining clinical finishing with disciplined defensive work to secure all three points.
Ruthless efficiency in front of goal
From the opening whistle, Al-Ittihad Ahli took control of possession and pinned Omayya deep inside their own half. They opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a neat move down the right flank, and doubled the lead before the half‑hour mark through a powerful header from a corner. By halftime, the score had reached 3–0, leaving Omayya with a mountain to climb.
Omayya Ldlib showed more fight after the break and managed to pull one back from the penalty spot, but any hope of a dramatic comeback was short‑lived. Al-Ittihad Ahli responded immediately, adding a fourth goal in the 67th minute to restore their three‑goal cushion and effectively kill the game.
Tactical story: Pressing and transitions
The home side's high pressing game suffocated Omayya's attempts to build from the back. Whenever Omayya did manage to bypass the first line of pressure, Al-Ittihad Ahli's midfield quickly closed down the space. The visitors were often forced into long balls that were comfortably dealt with by the centre‑backs. In transition, Al-Ittihad Ahli were devastating, using quick passes to exploit gaps left by Omayya's advancing full‑backs.
Player of the match
Al-Ittihad Ahli's left winger was a constant menace, contributing one goal and setting up another. His dribbling and pace stretched the Omayya defence, creating room for teammates to operate.
Season context
This win keeps Al-Ittihad Ahli firmly in the hunt for a top‑four finish in the Syrian Premier League. Omayya Ldlib, meanwhile, remain near the lower end of the table and will need to improve their away form if they are to avoid the drop. The result also extends Al-Ittihad Ahli's unbeaten run at home to six matches.