Al-Ittihad found the net inside the first 20. Youssef En-Nesyri finished well to put them ahead. Orlando Pirates got themselves equal just ahead of half-time. The Soweto giants had to shuffle the pack heavily because of earlier World Cup hold-ups, leaving the side reshuffled. Allegri’s men then delivered a closing goal to seal the result. En-Nesyri continued his rehab programme while playing. Allegri ran the side for the full duration.