Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad Club Stuns With 3-0 Win Over Karim Benzema's Al Wehda FC
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
January 29, 2023
In a stunning upset, Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad FC defeated star-studded Al Wehda FC 3-0 on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The victory marks a significant setback for Al Wehda and its star striker, Karim Benzema.
Al-Ittihad dominated the match from the outset, taking an early lead in the 15th minute through a clinical strike from Brazilian forward Romarinho. The home side continued to press forward, and their efforts were rewarded in the 35th minute when midfielder Abdulrahman Ghareeb doubled their advantage with a powerful header.
Despite the presence of Benzema, Al Wehda struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout the match. The French striker, who joined the Saudi club in January 2023, was closely marked by the Al-Ittihad defense and failed to make a significant impact on the game.
Al-Ittihad sealed the victory in the 75th minute when substitute Muhannad Assiri netted a third goal for the home side. The goal sparked wild celebrations among the Al-Ittihad fans, who witnessed their team's impressive performance against one of the league's top clubs.
The win was a major boost for Al-Ittihad, who moved up to third place in the Saudi Pro League standings with 29 points from 16 matches. Al Wehda, on the other hand, dropped to fifth place with 27 points from the same number of games.
Key Points:
- Al-Ittihad FC defeated Al Wehda FC 3-0 in the Saudi Pro League.
- Romarinho, Abdulrahman Ghareeb, and Muhannad Assiri scored the goals for Al-Ittihad.
- Karim Benzema failed to make a significant impact for Al Wehda.
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