Egyptian giants Al Ahly pulled off a statement victory by dismantling a star-studded Al Ittihad 3-1 to advance to the Fifa Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday.
Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad have been knocked out of the Club World Cup by Egyptian champions Al Ahly after Karim Benzema missed a penalty that would have been the equaliser.
The Club World Cup second-round match was taking place at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, home territory for Al Ittihad, with the entire tournament taking place in Jeddah.
The Saudi Pro League side, one of four in the league owned by the country’s Public Investment Fund – who are also owners of Newcastle United – featured big names signed in the kingdom’s spending splurge including Benzema,.
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Al Ahly of Egypt ran out 3 1 winners against Karim Benzema s AlIttihadin the second round of the Club World Cup on Friday, after.