Ex-Real Madrid football club captain Karim Benzema was the hero for Al Ittihad football club on Thursday evening, as he scored the winning goal in their remarkable 1-0 away victory over Al Akhdoud football club in their Matchday 6 of the Saudi Arabia Pro League.
The Frenchman has been doing pretty well for Al Ittihad football club since joining them this summer transfer window, and he was able to prove himself again on Thursday night.
Karim Benzema was given a starting role in Al Ittihad's attack, and he was able to play a vital role in his team's well deserved victory over their opponent.
After playing out a goalless draw in the first half of the game, Karim Benzema broke the deadlock for Al Ittihad football club in the 73rd minute through an assist from Haroune Camara to end the match 1-0.
The victory over Al Akhdoud football club has now taken Al Ittihad football club to the top spot of their League table.
Al Ittihad football club are currently at the top spot of the Saudi Arabia Pro League table with 15 points from 6 matches played, and Al Hilal football club are in the second spot, Al Taawon football club are in the third spot, Al Ahli football club are in the 4th spot, and Al Ettifaq football club are currently at the 5th spot, while Al Nassr football club are in the 6th spot.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr football club is currently the highest goal scorer in the Saudi Arabia Pro League with 6 goals and four assists, Abderrazak Hamdallah of Al Ittihad football club has 5 goals alongside Sadio Mane, Feras Al Brikan, Malcom, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Odion Jude Ighalo have 4 goals each, while Karim Benzema has 3 goals.
Comments