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Dec
First-half goals from Romarinho, N’GoloKante and Karim Benzema earned Saudi champions, Al-Ittihad, a 3-0 win over Auckland City at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Tuesday to progress to the second round of the Club World Cup. Making their first appearance in the tournament since their run to the semi-finals in 2005, Al-Ittihad dominated the game at their home ground to set up a clash against African champions, Al Ahly, at the same venue on Friday. The winners will face Copa Libertadores champions,Fluminense, in the semi-finals. The hosts went ahead before the half-hour mark as Romarinho’s shot from the…