Benzema's Goal Secures Al-Ittihad's Victory in AFC Champions League

Karim Benzema's second-half goal gave Al-Ittihad a narrow win over Nasaf Qarshi, advancing the Saudi club to the next round of the AFC Champions League.

Karim Benzema's goal in the second half was enough for Al-Ittihad to secure a 1-0 victory over Nasaf Qarshi of Uzbekistan on Tuesday, putting the Saudi champions on the brink of the AFC Champions League knockout stage.

Other notable matches from the day included Harry Kane praising the 'unstoppable energy' of Bayern Munich. Felipe Baloy's first task is to qualify for the U-17 World Cup. Franklin Archibold has joined an Italian cycling team. DK Metcalf struck a fan. Bocas del Toro is aiming to pull off an upset in youth baseball.

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Saudi Federation Postpones Cup Semi-Finals

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Al-Faisali defeats Al-Sult 2-1 on penalties

Al-Faisali secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al-Sult thanks to two penalty kicks that sparked widespread protest and controversy. These goal moments were decisive in the match and determined its outcome. Despite the disputes, the Al-Faisali players showed character and managed to maintain their lead until the end of the game.

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Stables Special Race Held at Al Budeiri International Village

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Al-Shabab criticizes refereeing after loss to Al-Nassr

Al-Shabab issued a statement after losing to Al-Nassr, accusing referee Mohammed Al-Huwais of errors and demanding his removal. This is part of a wave of criticism from Saudi clubs towards refereeing.

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