2023-12-19 00:24:49
Al-Ahly of Egypt exited the Club World Cup currently being held in Saudi Arabia in the semi-finals, following losing to Brazilian Fluminense, 2-0.
Al-Ahmar failed to qualify for the final throughout its history despite participating 9 times, while it was eliminated from the semi-finals for the sixth time in its history, once morest the clubs Internacional, Corinthians, Palmeiras, and Fluminense from Brazil, Bayern Munich from Germany, and Real Madrid from Spain.
The two teams together ended the first half of the match, which was hosted by the Radiant Jewel Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a goalless draw, following the players of both teams excelled in wasting opportunities.
The second half followed the same pattern as the first, before veteran star Marcelo ended the match by winning a penalty kick, which was successfully scored by striker John Arias in the 71st minute.
As the second half approached its end, specifically in the 90th minute, George Kennedy, who came on as a substitute in the second half, put an end to Al-Ahly of Egypt’s hopes of a comeback in the match, following scoring the second goal for the Copa Libertadores champions.
With this loss, the African champion and the remaining Arab representative exited the Club World Cup in the semi-finals.
On the other hand, Fluminense established the dominance of the Brazilian teams over Al-Ahly’s matches in the Club World Cup, and guaranteed qualification to the final of the tournament, awaiting the winner of the match between Manchester City, the English champion, and Urawa Red Stars, the Japanese champion, the Asian champion, in the second semi-final.
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