Al Ittihad (LBY) Come from Behind to Beat Olympic Azzaweya 2‑1

A spirited second‑half fightback earned Al Ittihad (LBY) a 2‑1 victory over Olympic Azzaweya in the Libyan Premier League on 24 May 2026. The home side had taken an early lead, but the visitors produced a composed response to claim all three points.

Olympic Azzaweya started brightly and capitalised on a defensive lapse in the 12th minute. A long ball over the top caught the Al Ittihad backline flat, allowing the home striker to race through and slot past the onrushing keeper. The goal lifted the home crowd, but Al Ittihad gradually grew into the match.

Turning the Tide

The equaliser came in first‑half stoppage time when Al Ittihad’s winger cut inside from the left and curled a shot into the far corner. The goal gave the visitors a platform for the second half, and they seized the initiative after the break.

The winner arrived just after the hour mark. A quick counter‑attack saw the ball worked into the box, where a smart lay‑off set up the midfielder for a composed finish low into the corner. Olympic Azzaweya pushed for an equaliser but were repelled by a disciplined defensive display.

• 12′ – Olympic Azzaweya 1‑0 (striker’s finish).
• 45+2′ – Al Ittihad 1‑1 (curling shot from the wing).
• 62′ – Al Ittihad 1‑2 (midfielder’s close‑range goal).

League Implications

The victory lifts Al Ittihad (LBY) into a promising league position, while Olympic Azzaweya slip to a point above the relegation battlers. The away side’s resilience will be a boost as they prepare for a busy run of fixtures.