Ashleigh Plumptre: Super Falcons star captains Al-Ittihad to 2-3 loss against Al-Nassr
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Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre knocked out of Women's Cup, captains Al-Ittihad to 2-3 loss against Al-Nassr.

Ashleigh Plumptre: Super Falcons star captains Al-Ittihad to 2-3 loss against Al-Nassr

Tosin Abayomi 06:25 - 06.01.2025

Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre knocked out of Women's Cup, captains Al-Ittihad to 2-3 loss against Al-Nassr.

Super Falcons of Nigeria defender Ashleigh Plumptre continues to impress in the Saudi Women's Professional League.

The 26-year-old was captain for her side in their latest outing.

Ashleigh Plumptre captains Al-Ittihad to 2-3 loss against Al-Nassr

On Sunday, January 6, 2025 Plumptre led Al Ittihad to a derby game against rivals Al Nassr.

Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre knocked out of Women's Cup, captains Al-Ittihad to 2-3 loss against Al-Nassr.
Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre knocked out of Women's Cup, captains Al-Ittihad to 2-3 loss against Al-Nassr.

Plumptre as captain stepped up to score the first goal of the game in the 25th minute and put Al Ittihad ahead.

The away side took a narrow lead to the break but Al Nassr responded in style.

In the second half, Mubarak equalized for Al Nassr in the 53rd minute.

However, Al Ittihad would go back in front thanks to a goal by Fatimah Mansour in the 70th minute.

Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre knocked out of Women's Cup, captains Al-Ittihad to 2-3 loss against Al-Nassr.
Super Falcons star Ashleigh Plumptre knocked out of Women's Cup, captains Al-Ittihad to 2-3 loss against Al-Nassr.

Clara equalized for Al Nassr in the 79th minute setting up a tense finale.

With the game destined for penalties, Al Nassr got a winner in additional time through Bahlouli.

Al Ittihad would lose 3-2 to Al Nassr and were knocked out of the Women's Cup.

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