Benzema class nudges Ittihad past Akhdoud as champions regain top spot
RIYADH: Karim Benzema showed just why he is considered one of the best strikers in the game after scoring the only goal as Al-Ittihad earned an important win away from home. The Tigers overcame a determined Al-Akhdoud side 1-0 in Najran. But it was the Ittihad captain and one of the biggest names in world football that made the difference. The Frenchman’s goal-poaching senses were on full alert after latching onto Haroune Camara’s inviting pass in the box, chipping over a committed defender, and kneeing the ball past a flapping Paulo Vitor in the Akhdoud goal.


