Igor Akinfeev ends horror run of 43 games without a Champions League clean sheet for CSKA Moscow
Russia No1 finally bags a shutout in win over Benfica that leaves CSKA on the cusp of last 16 for first time in six years
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IGOR AKINFEEV managed a Champions League clean sheet for the first time in 11 YEARS.
The CSKA Moscow stopper had seen his goal breached in each of his previous 43 outings in the competition - dating back to a clash with Arsenal in November of 2006.
Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie were the last strikers who failed to beat the Russia No1.
And Diogo Goncalves, Jonas and Salvio formed the three-man attack that drew a blank this time around.
Akinfeev, 31, looked a relieved man at full-time - although his own celebrations were muted.
It brought to an end the longest run in Champions League history without a clean sheet.
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It was a big win for his team, however, as CSKA on the verge of sealing a first last-16 berth for six seasons.
A strike from Georgi Schennikov gave the hosts the lead after 13 minutes.
Vieira Jardel steered past his own keeper in the second half as CSKA moved up to second place in Group A.
