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12/23 15:51 CST Benzema's goal propels Al-Ittihad to victory in Asian Champions
League
Benzema's goal propels Al-Ittihad to victory in Asian Champions League
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) --- Karim Benzema's second-half strike was enough to
give Al-Ittihad a 1-0 win over Nasaf Qarshi of Uzbekistan on Tuesday, placing
the Saudi title holders within sight of the Asian Champions League Elite
knockout round.
The French striker volleyed home from close range at the far post after 57
minutes, meeting a cross from Portuguese winger Roger Fernandes.
The victory moved Al-Ittihad to sixth place in the 12-team Western group. With
the top eight from the East and West advancing to the round of 16, a win
against Qatar's Al-Gharafa in the next match would clinch advancement for the
two-time champion.
Elsewhere, Roberto Mancini delivered Al-Sadd's first win in dramatic fashion.
Trailing 2-1 to Al-Ahli Dubai after 90 minutes, the Qatar club scored three
goals in stoppage time to win 4-2, with Spanish striker Rafa Mujica completing
his hat trick, and keep faint hopes of advancing alive.
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