"Deniz Hummet's 30th-minute strike gave visiting Japanese side Gamba Osaka victory in the final at the King Saud University Stadium. Former Turkiye youth international Hummet collected Issam Jebali's pass inside the box, swivelled and sent a composed low shot into a corner of the net to decide the contest, which featured spurned chances by Ronaldo, fellow Portugal striker Joao Felix and two-time African Footballer of the Year Sadio Mane for Al-Nassr."
""It feels amazing to bring this title to Gamba and our supporters," said Hummet. "All of my teammates did an amazing job today, together with everyone at this club." Around 100 Gamba fans made a round trip of almost 17,000 miles to see their team become the first Japanese winners of the trophy. "Thank you to everyone for the amazing support we got," said Hummet. "I'm very proud to be a member of this family.""
""Since the day I came here, they've been amazing. It's unbelievable to give them this title. Now it's time to celebrate and enjoy." Mane was among the Al-Nassr players seen looking pensive as they awaited the trophy ceremony on the pitch, while Ronaldo's fiancee, Georgina Rodriguez, was shown watching from a box at Al-Nassr's home stadium. Outgoing Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus could still have a memorable end to his career at the club despite this surprise AFC Champions League defeat."
Deniz Hummet’s 30th-minute strike gave visiting Gamba Osaka a 1-0 victory over Al-Nassr in the AFC Champions League Two final at King Saud University Stadium. Hummet collected Issam Jebali’s pass inside the box, turned, and finished with a composed low shot into the corner. The match featured missed chances by Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, and Sadio Mane for Al-Nassr. Hummet praised his teammates and supporters after the win. About 100 Gamba fans traveled nearly 17,000 miles to watch the first Japanese triumph in the competition. Mane appeared pensive before the trophy ceremony, while Georgina Rodriguez watched from a box at Al-Nassr’s home stadium. Al-Nassr remained two points clear in the Saudi Pro League before hosting Damac.
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