Al-Ittihad defeats Auckland 3-0 in the opening of the Club World CupAl-Ittihad

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Match marked the opening of the Club World Cup

Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia) defeated Auckland City (New Zealand) 3-0, on Tuesday afternoon (12), at the King Abdullah International Stadium, in Jeddah, in the match that marked the opening of the Club World Cup of FIFA.

A solid display in front of a sensational crowd. 🤩@Ittihad are through to the next round of the #ClubWC! 👏

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 12, 2023

Now, the Saudi team, which includes Frenchman Benzema, faces Al Ahly (Egypt), starting at 3pm (Brasília time) next Friday (15), in the quarter-finals of the competition. Whoever advances in this clash will face Fluminense in the semi-finals, starting at 3pm next Monday (18).

Counting on good players such as midfielders Fabinho and Kanté and strikers Romarinho and Benzema, Al-Ittihad had no difficulty in overcoming an Auckland City with clear technical inferiority.

The victory began to be built in the 28th minute of the first half, when Igor Coronado passed on the left wing to Hawsawi, who crossed low to Romarinho, who finished strongly from the edge of the area to beat goalkeeper Tracey. Five minutes later the Saudi team expanded, this time with a shot from midfielder Kanté.

However, the goal from the Saudi team’s main player, Benzema, was still missing. And he left in the 39th minute, when full-back Shanqeeti advanced freely to the right and crossed low for the French striker to just save. With a three-goal lead built before half-time, Al-Ittihad only managed the match in the final stages.

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