Fluminense Stun Al-Hilal to Reach Club World Cup Semi-Final
- On Friday in Orlando, Fluminense secured a 2-1 victory over Al Hilal to advance to the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals.
- The quarterfinals followed Fluminense’s upset over Inter Milan and Al Hilal’s shocking victory against Manchester City, both securing semifinal spots in the FIFA Club World Cup.
- Fluminense scored first through Martinelli after Joao Cancelo's error, then Hercules' 70th-minute winner from the bench secured their 2-1 victory in Orlando.
- Fluminense will face Palmeiras or Chelsea on July 8, setting up a possible all-Brazilian semifinal match.
- Beyond this match, Fluminense’s unbeaten run highlights the resilience of South American clubs in global competitions, showcasing their continued strength on the world stage.
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Winners of the Saudis of Al-Hilal (2-1), the former Parisian Thiago Silva and his Fluminense partners won their ticket to the last square of the new world competition on Friday night. They are the first qualified for the half.
By JACKSON CASTELLANO ORLANDO, Florida, USA (AP) — The first semifinalist in FIFA's inaugural 32-team Club World Cup is flying the Brazilian flag: Fluminense. Hercules came off the bench to score for the second straight game, giving the Rio de Janeiro team a 2-1 victory over Al Hilal on Friday to advance to the semifinals. The 24-year-old midfielder scored in the 70th minute to give the Rio de Janeiro side a triumph in front of 43,091 at Camping…
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