- Egyptian side win 3-1 to set up semi-final with Fluminense
- Juventus held by Genoa; Lyon earn shock win at Monaco
Karim Benzema missed a penalty as Al-Ittihad were knocked out of the Club World Cup by Egypt’s Al-Ahly, who cruised to a 3-1 victory in Jeddah.
Al-Ahly broke the deadlock in the 21st minute from the penalty spot after a handball by Al-Ittihad defender Hassan Kadesh. Left-back Ali Maâloul converted the penalty, but Al-Ittihad quickly earned their own spot-kick for handball. Benzema failed to score, however, his attempt brilliantly saved by Mohamed El Shenawy.
Continue reading…Egyptian side win 3-1 to set up semi-final with FluminenseJuventus held by Genoa; Lyon earn shock win at MonacoKarim Benzema missed a penalty as Al-Ittihad were knocked out of the Club World Cup by Egypt’s Al-Ahly, who cruised to a 3-1 victory in Jeddah.Al-Ahly broke the deadlock in the 21st minute from the penalty spot after a handball by Al-Ittihad defender Hassan Kadesh. Left-back Ali Maâloul converted the penalty, but Al-Ittihad quickly earned their own spot-kick for handball. Benzema failed to score, however, his attempt brilliantly saved by Mohamed El Shenawy. Continue reading…