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Brilliant Lionel Messi free-kick leads Inter Miami past Porto while PSG are stunned at Club World Cup Brilliant Lionel Messi free-kick leads Inter Miami past Porto while PSG are stunned at Club World Cup
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Argentine’s 68th free-kick goal secures three points for Miami Argentinian’s 68th free-kick goal secures three points
European champions PSG fall 1-0 to Brazil’s BotafogoEuropean champions PSG fall 1-0 to Brazil’s Botafogo
Lionel Messi connected on a free kick in the 54th minute to propel Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over FC Porto in a Group A match of the Fifa Club World Cup on Thursday afternoon. Lionel Messi converted a delicious free-kick in the 54th minute to propel Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over FC Porto in a Group A match of the Fifa Club World Cup on Thursday afternoon.
After Porto struck first on Samu Aghehowa’s penalty kick in the eighth minute, Marcelo Weigandt assisted on Telasco Segovia’s game-tying goal in the 47th. After Porto struck first through Samu Omorodion’s penalty in the eighth minute, Marcelo Weigandt set up Telasco Segovia’s equalising goal shortly after half-time. But Miami found the decisive moment in the second half as Messi scored the 68th free-kick of his illustrious career.
Miami found its second goal in the first 10 minutes of the second half against Porto goalkeeper Claudio Ramos as Messi scored on the 68th free-kick goal of his illustrious career. The set piece was set up for Miami when Messi was taken down just outside the penalty area by Rodrigo Mora, following a run down the middle of the field. The crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was chanting “Messi!” Messi! Messi!” before his left-footed effort cleared the Porto wall and ripped the net in the top right corner.
The free-kick was set up for Miami when Messi was taken down just outside the penalty area by Rodrigo Mora on a run down the middle of the field. The crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was chanting “Messi!” Messi! Messi!” before his left-footed blast cleared the Porto wall and ripped the net in the top right corner in the 54th minute. Both teams scored their first goals of the tournament, after Miami drew 0-0 with Al Ahly on Saturday and Porto had a similar stalemate against Palmeiras on Sunday.
Each team netted their first goals of the tournament after Miami tied Al Ahly 0-0 on Saturday and Porto suffered the same result against Palmeiras on Sunday. After a VAR review, it was determined that Miami’s Noah Allen committed a foul in the penalty area against João Mário, leading to Samu’s penalty that was deflected by goalkeeper Oscar Ustari and in for the game’s opening goal. Samu, 21, scored 19 goals in 30 Primeira Liga matches for the Portuguese side this past season.
After VAR review confirmation, it was determined that Miami’s Noah Allen committed a tripping penalty in the box against Joao Mario, leading to Aghehowa’s penalty goal that was deflected by goalkeeper Oscar Ustari and in for the game’s first goal in the eighth minute. Miami levelled less than 90 seconds into the second half, as Weigandt’s cross into the the box was finished by Segovia, who fired in the equalizer past a sprawling Ramos. The MLS side then continued their great start to the second half, as Mora’s foul led to Messi’s successful free-kick – perfectly placed in the top corner.
Aghehowa, 21, had 19 goals in 30 Primeira Liga matches for the Portuguese side this past season. Inter Miami return to South Florida on Monday, knowing a victory over Brazilian club Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium will lock up a spot in the Round of 16. In desperate need of a win, Porto close out group play against Al Ahly at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Miami knotted the score at one less than 90 seconds into the second half, as Weigandt’s cross into the center of the box was finished by Segovia, who fired in the equalizing goal past a sprawling Ramos.
Miami then continued its great start to the second half, as Porto’s Rodrigo Mora’s foul led to Messi’s successful free kick – perfectly placed in the top right corner.
Inter Miami returns to South Florida on Monday, knowing a victory over Brazilian club Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium will lock up its spot in the Round of 16. In desperate need of a win, Porto closes out group play against Egypt’s Al Ahly at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 BotafogoParis Saint-Germain 0-1 Botafogo
In the final match of the day, Brazil’s Botafogo stunned European champions PSG 1-0 to throw Group B wide open.In the final match of the day, Brazil’s Botafogo stunned European champions PSG 1-0 to throw Group B wide open.
PSG dominated possession at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena but Botafogo’s defence stood tall to withstand waves of attacks from the French side in the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.PSG dominated possession at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena but Botafogo’s defence stood tall to withstand waves of attacks from the French side in the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.
A turnover near midfield generated an opportunity for Igor Jesus, whose deflected shot left PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma flatfooted and only able to watch as the ball skipped into the net in the 36th minute. A turnover in midfield generated an opportunity for Igor Jesus, whose deflected shot left PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma flatfooted and only able to watch as the ball skipped into the net in the 36th minute.
PSG continued to be the aggressors in the second half as Botafogo were content to protect their lead and try to capitalise on the break. PSG continued to be the aggressors in the second half as Botafogo were content to protect their lead and try to capitalise on the break. PSG, who had scored 19 goals in their last five matches, had the ball in the net in the 79th minute but the goal was chalked off for offside and Botafogo held for the shock win.
PSG, who had scored 19 goals in their last five matches, had the ball in the net in the 79th minute but the goal was chalked off for offside and Botafogo held for the shock win.
Atlético Madrid 3-1 Seattle SoundersAtlético Madrid 3-1 Seattle Sounders
Pablo Barrios’ brace lifted Atlético Madrid to a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Thursday, getting the Spanish side’s Group B campaign back on track. Pablo Barrios’ brace lifted Atlético Madrid to a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders, getting the Spanish side’s Group B campaign back on track.
Axel Witsel also scored as Atlético rebounded to victory at Seattle’s home field after they began their FIFA Club World Cup campaign losing 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in Southern California. Axel Witsel also scored as Atlético rebounded to victory at Seattle’s home field, after they began their Club World Cup campaign losing 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in Southern California.
The result pulls the Rojiblancos even on points with PSG and Botafogo, who will meet in their second match later on Thursday. Albert Rusnak scored after half-time for Seattle, who fell to the brink of elimination despite playing a second consecutive game in front of their home supporters.
Albert Rusnak scored after half-time for Seattle, who fell to the brink of elimination despite playing a second consecutive game before its home supporters. The Sounders’ knockout-phase hopes will officially be quashed if PSG wins or draws against Botafogo.
The 22-year-old Barrios scored early in each half for the first brace of his senior club career, with his first goal putting Atlético in front in the 11th minute.
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Giuliano Simeone did much of the work, running on to a through ball into the right edge of the penalty area, cutting back to elude a defender and then dragging a low cross toward the penalty arc. Barrios met it in stride and hit a first-time, right-footed shot that rattled the underside of the crossbar on its way in. The 22-year-old Barrios scored early in each half for the first brace of his senior club career, with his first goal putting Atlético in front in the 11th minute. Giuliano Simeone did much of the work, running on to a through ball into the right edge of the penalty area, cutting back to elude a defender and then dragging a low cross toward the penalty arc. Barrios met it in stride and hit a first-time, right-footed shot that rattled the underside of the crossbar on its way in.
Barrios’ second in the 55th minute was simpler, as he was permitted time and space to hit a half-volley past goalkeeper Stefan Frei after Seattle’s failure to clear Marcos Llorente’s long throw from the right.Barrios’ second in the 55th minute was simpler, as he was permitted time and space to hit a half-volley past goalkeeper Stefan Frei after Seattle’s failure to clear Marcos Llorente’s long throw from the right.
Before half-time, Atlético had an apparent chance to double their lead from the penalty spot taken away after referee Yael Falcon Perez reversed his initial decision after a video review. Before half-time, Atlético had an apparent chance to double their lead from the penalty spot taken away after referee Yael Falcón Pérez reversed his initial decision after a video review.
The sides then traded goals in the first five minutes of the second half. In the 47th, Witsel headed home from inside the 6-yard box in the resulting scramble after Frei pushed Llorente’s initial half-volley on to the crossbar. In the 50th, Rusnak scored from a similar range on a deflected shot after Atlético’s failure to deal with Seattle’s initial ball into the box. The sides then traded goals in the first five minutes of the second half. In the 47th, Witsel headed home from inside the six-yard box in the resulting scramble after Frei pushed Llorente’s initial half-volley on to the crossbar. In the 50th, Rusnak scored from similar range on a deflected shot after Atlético’s failure to deal with Seattle’s initial ball into the box.
Palmeiras 2-1 Al Ahly Palmeiras 2-0 Al Ahly
Jose Lopez scored in the 60th minute to lift Brazil’s Palmeiras to a 2-0 victory over Egypt’s Al Ahly in Club World Cup Group A play on Thursday afternoon in East Rutherford, New Jersey. José López scored in the 60th minute to lift Brazil’s Palmeiras to a 2-0 victory over Egypt’s Al Ahly in Group A on Thursday afternoon in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Weverton made two key saves to help Palmeiras keep a clean sheet.
Weverton made two saves to help Palmeiras maintain the clean sheet. Palmeiras opened the scoring in the 49th minute following an own goal by Al Ahly’s Wessam Abou Ali, who inadvertently headed home Anibal Moreno’s free-kick. Palmeiras doubled their advantage after López sent a left-footed shot into the net following Mauricio’s through ball.
Palmeiras opened the scoring in the 49th minute following an own goal by Al Ahly’s Wessam Abou Ali, who inadvertently headed home Anibal Moreno’s free kick. Palmeiras doubled the advantage after Lopez sent a left-footed shot into the net following Mauricio’s through ball. The match had a short delay in the 63rd minute “because of severe weather in the area”.
The match had a short delay in the 63rd minute “because of severe weather in the area.” Al Ahly’s best chance to open the scoring in the first half came in the sixth minute, but Abou Ali’s attempt from the center of the box sailed wide. Estêvão’s left-footed shot for Palmeiras then sailed just wide in the 18th minute.
Both teams played to a scoreless draw in their first matches, with Palmeiras drawing even with Porto and Al Ahly doing the same with Inter Miami. Palmeiras’ Raphael Veiga initially received a red card for his sliding tackle on Zizo, but VAR ultimately downgraded it to a yellow upon review.
Al Ahly’s best chance to open the scoring in the first half came in the sixth minute, but Abou Ali’s attempt from the center of the box sailed wide of the net. Yahya Attiat Allah’s cross set up Abou Ali’s attempt.
Palmeiras’ Estevao’s left-footed shot from the center of the box sailed just wide to the right in the 18th minute.
Palmeiras’ Raphael Veiga initially received a red card for his sliding tackle to Zizo, but VAR ultimately downgraded it to a yellow upon review. Agustin Giay also received a yellow card in the 43rd minute.
Al Ahly’s Hamdi Fathy and Attiat Allah also were shown a yellow in the 42nd minute and in first-half stoppage time, respectively.