Karim Benzema of Al Ittihad looks on prior to the AFC Champions League Round of 16 2nd Leg match between Al Ittihad and Navbahor at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on February 22, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Al Ittihad into ACL last-8 despite Benzema gaffe

Toma Tabatadze's late own goal spared Karim Benzema's blushes as the defender gifted Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad a 2-1 win over Navbahor of Uzbekistan on Thursday to set up an Asian Champions League quarterfinal meeting with compatriots Al-Hilal.
Feb 22, 2024, 09:27 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Al Ittihad
Navbahor
  • KO
  • 25
  • 45+6
  • HT
  • 71
  • 87
  • 89
  • 90+1
  • 90+4
  • 90+7
  • 90+8
  • 90+10
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Al-Ittihad 2, Navbahor 1.
90'+12'
Second Half ends, Al-Ittihad 2, Navbahor 1.
90'+11'
Saad Al Mosa (Al-Ittihad) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Match Stats
ITTNAV
Possession
66.5%
33.566.5
33.5%
Shots on Goal
4
0
Shot Attempts
22
6
Yellow Cards
1
0
Corner Kicks
12
4
Saves
0
3