Kuala Lumpur: Al Taawoun completed their dream run in the 2018-19 Saudi King's Cup by stunning AFC Champions League regulars Al Ittihad 2-1 in the final at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on Thursday.
Al Taawoun came from a goal down to win, with Leandre Tawamba scoring a dramatic winner in the 89th minute.
HM King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud presented the title to Al Taawoun, their first King’s Cup trophy.
Al Taawoun defeated two of Saudi Arabia's most successful teams - Al Hilal and Al Ittihad - en route to winning the King's Cup.
Serbian striker Aleksandar Prijović had given Al Ittihad the lead in the 33rd minute off an assist by Chilean midfielder Carlos Villanueva.
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Al Taawoun skipper Talal Al Absi headed home the equaliser in the 54th minute and Tawamba sparked jubilant celebrations with his late winner.
Al Ittihad will now turn their attention to the 2019 AFC Champions League where they are second in Group B on seven points after four matches. They play Al Rayyan on Tuesday.
Source: the-afc.com