05/11/2005 - FOOTBALL - AL ITTIHAD WIN ASIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

The Lotto team Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia confirmed their status as Asia's top club by winning the AFC Champions League for a second consecutive time on November, 5th in Jeddah thanks to a 4-2 victory over Al Ain (UAE), also sponsored by Lotto.

The deserved victory caps a memorable year for the club who, in July, added the Arab Champions League trophy to their impressive list of domestic and international honours.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad will represent Asia at the FIFA Club World Championship which will be held in Japan from 11 to 18 December 2005.