Fluminense

Havana, Jul 4 (RHC) Today, Fluminense of Brazil, defeated Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia 2-1 at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, and reached the semifinals of the Club World Cup being held in the United States.

The surprising Fluzão, under the guidance of Renato Gaucho, remained unbeaten in the tournament, after a win and a couple of draws in the group stage and a spectacular victory over Inter Milan in the quarterfinals.

After 40 minutes without both teams taking many risks on the field, Martinelli's left foot appeared to send the ball into the back of the net and put the Cariocas ahead on the scoreboard.

The Middle Easterners did not waste much time, and in the 51st minute, Marcos Leonardo equalized with a right-footed strike off an assist from Kalidou Koulibaly.

The final goal came in the 70th minute, when Hércules received a header from Samuel Xavier and shot from the center of the box to make the difference.

Source: Prensa Latina