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Atlético Madrid eliminated from Club World Cup as Palmeiras snatch top spot in Group A Atlético Madrid eliminated from Club World Cup as Palmeiras snatch top spot in Group A
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PSG to meet Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in round of 16PSG to meet Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in round of 16
Sounders finish winless at home in Club World Cup finaleSounders finish winless at home in Club World Cup finale
It took nearly the entire second half, but relentless attacks on goal paid off for Antoine Griezmann in the 87th minute on Monday. A relentless attacking performance paid off for Antoine Griezmann in the 87th minute on Monday, yet proved in vain for Atlético Madrid as they tumbled out of the Club World Cup.
After teammate Ángel Correa’s shot was blocked by a defender, Griezmann sent a left-footed shot into the net to lift Atlético Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Botafogo in Group B action of the Club World Cup in Pasadena, California. After teammate Ángel Correa’s shot was blocked by a defender, Griezmann’s left-footed finish gave Atlético a 1-0 victory over Botafogo in Pasadena.
Unfortunately, it was not enough to send the Spaniards on to the knockout rounds as Atlético Madrid needed a victory of at least three goals to advance. Paris Saint-Germain, who defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-0 on Monday, and Botafogo – who beat PSG earlier this week – claimed the group’s top two spots. But it was not enough to send the Spaniards on to the knockout stages – Atlético had needed victory by at least three goals to advance. Paris Saint-Germain, who defeated Seattle Sounders 2-0 on Monday, and Botafogo – who beat PSG earlier this week – claimed the group’s top two spots.
In the 10th minute, Botafogo had a prime opportunity to strike first after a through ball to Jefferson Savarino gave the striker a run at goal. Atlético Madrid’s keeper Jan Oblak, however, stretched out to keep the match scoreless. Botafogo had a prime opportunity to strike first after just 10 minutes when Jefferson Savarino was clean through on goal, but the striker was denied by Atlético keeper Jan Oblak.
Julián Alvarez nearly gave Atlético Madrid the lead just before the half. The forward collected a pass just outside the area, turned and whipped a right-footed shot, but his attempt was pulled wide. Julián Alvarez nearly gave Atlético the lead just before half-time. The forward collected a pass just outside the area, turned and whipped in a right-footed shot that went just wide.
Early in the second half, Atlético again put the pressure on Botafogo with Griezmann attempting to sneak in a left-footed shot by the near post, but it caromed off the post and out of play. Early in the second half, Atlético again put the pressure on Botafogo with Griezmann attempting to sneak in an effort at the near post only to see his shot bounce off the post and out of play.
In the 67th minute, Botafogo went on the offensive as Cuiabano lofted a cross into the box that Igor Jesus hit first-time. Again, Oblak was there to punch the attempt away to maintain a clean sheet.In the 67th minute, Botafogo went on the offensive as Cuiabano lofted a cross into the box that Igor Jesus hit first-time. Again, Oblak was there to punch the attempt away to maintain a clean sheet.
Atlético had several chances to build upon their lead after Griezmann’s late goal, but Botafogo continued to deny the Spaniards. Atlético had several chances to build upon their lead after Griezmann’s late goal, but Botafogo continued to deny the Spaniards and send them out.
PSG 2-0 Seattle SoundersPSG 2-0 Seattle Sounders
In Group B’s other game, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in the first half, Achraf Hakimi struck in the second and PSG secured their place in the last 16 with a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders. In Group B’s other game, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in the first half, Achraf Hakimi struck in the second as PSG secured their place in the last 16.
Gianluigi Donnarumma kept his second clean sheet of the tournament in front of the Sounders home supporters without having to make a save as PSG closed out their Group B campaign and rebounded from a 1-0 defeat to Botafogo on Thursday. Gianluigi Donnarumma kept his second clean sheet of the tournament in front of the Sounders home supporters without having to make a save as PSG closed out their Group B campaign and recovered from Thursday’s surprise 1-0 defeat to Botafogo.
PSG will face Inter Miami in a second-round match on Sunday in Atlanta, Georgia, after Palmeiras snatched top spot in Group A from the hosts in Florida. PSG will face Inter Miami in the last 16 on Sunday in Atlanta after Palmeiras snatched top spot in Group A from the hosts in Florida.
Seattle (0-3-0, 0 points) became the second MLS team to be eliminated following LAFC’s exit after their 1-0 loss to ES Tunis in Group D on Thursday. Seattle became the second MLS team to be eliminated following LAFC’s exit after their 1-0 loss to Espérance in Group D on Thursday.
Hakimi’s goal came on a swift counter moments after one of the Sounders’ best chances. Eventually, Bradley Barcola slalomed into the penalty area from the left, then picked out Hakimi on the opposite side of the box. Hakimi’s goal came on a swift counter moments after one of the Sounders’ best chances. Eventually, Bradley Barcola slalomed into the penalty area from the left, then picked out Hakimi on the opposite side of the box. Hakimi had time to take a composing touch before firing in an emphatic finish from about 10 yards out.
Hakimi had time to take a composing touch before firing in an emphatic finish from about 10 yards out.
As expected, PSG had the majority of the early chances. Désiré Doué’s effort forced Stefan Frei into a sprawling save in the 12th minute.As expected, PSG had the majority of the early chances. Désiré Doué’s effort forced Stefan Frei into a sprawling save in the 12th minute.
But the Sounders had some success pressing high and nearly took a shock lead in the 19th minute after turning PSG over at the edge of their own box – only for Jesús Ferreira to fire his hurried effort well high of the target. But the Sounders had some success pressing high and nearly took a shock lead in the 19th minute after turning PSG over at the edge of their own box – only for Jesús Ferreira to fire his hurried effort over.
The Parisians were fortunate with their 35th minute breakthrough. Vitinha’s initial strike from the edge of the penalty area through traffic appeared to be heading wide of the right post. Instead it struck Kvaratskhelia’s back, redirecting it neatly inside the upright before Frei could react. The European champions were fortunate with their 35th minute breakthrough. Vitinha’s initial strike from the edge of the penalty area through traffic appeared to be heading wide of the right post. Instead it struck Kvaratskhelia’s back, redirecting it neatly inside the upright before Frei could react.
Twice PSG nearly doubled their lead early in the second. After a promising attack down the left, Doué’s 56th-minute attempt from about 10 yards was blocked by Nouhou’s critical sprawling intervention. Four minutes later, João Neves volleyed Hakimi’s outswinging service from the right just wide of the left post. PSG came close to doubling their lead twice early in the second half. After a promising attack down the left, Doué’s 56th-minute attempt from about 10 yards was blocked by Nouhou’s sprawling intervention. Four minutes later, João Neves volleyed Hakimi’s outswinging scross from the right just wide.
Inter Miami 2-2 PalmeirasInter Miami 2-2 Palmeiras
Palmeiras fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, a result which secured both teams a place in the last 16.Palmeiras fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, a result which secured both teams a place in the last 16.
Goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez had Miami on course for a second surprise victory in the tournament after their win over Porto. Goals from Tadeo Allende and Luis Suárez had Miami on course for a second surprise victory in the tournament after their win over Porto.
But the Brazilian side struck twice in the last 10 minutes through Paulinho and Mauricio to claim a draw that secures them top spot in Group A.
Inter Miami will face European champions PSG in the last 16, while Palmeiras finished above the local side on goal difference and will have an all-Brazilian encounter with Botofogo.
For Lionel Messi, who celebrates his 38th birthday on Tuesday, the next round will see him face his former club PSG for the first time since leaving them to join Miami in 2023.
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Palmeiras rallied late in the game as Paulinho scored in the 80th minute and Mauricio levelled in the 87th to cancel out a brilliant individual performance from Luis Suarez. But the Brazilian side struck twice in the last 10 minutes through Paulinho and Mauricio to claim a draw that secures them top spot in Group A.
The Uruguayan scored a goal that echoed the peak of his long career to double Miami’s lead in the 65th minute after his clever assist set up Tadeo Allende in the first half. Inter Miami will face European champions PSG in the last 16, while Palmeiras finished above the local side on goal difference and will have an all-Brazilian encounter with Botafogo on Saturday.
Now 38 years old, Suarez scored after receiving a pass from the left and using his body to ward off Lucas Evangelista’s challenge, then drove at and cut back across defender Bruno Fuchs. For Lionel Messi, who celebrates his 38th birthday on Tuesday, the next round will see him face his former club PSG for the first time since leaving them to join Miami in 2023.
Although Fuchs poked the ball with an outstretched heel, Suarez kept possession, sorted his feed, then powered a ferocious half volley that sailed past Weverton into the near top corner. Palmeiras rallied late in the game as Paulinho scored in the 80th minute and Mauricio levelled in the 87th to cancel out a brilliant individual performance from Suárez.
Allende had earlier put Miami in front in the 16th minute with one of the most direct goals of the tournament. Federico Redondo cleared the ball from his own penalty area, and Suarez made a retreating run from the centre circle to meet the clearance. The 38-year-old Uruguayan scored a goal that echoed the peak of his long career to double Miami’s lead in the 65th minute after his clever assist had set up Allende in the first half.
With one touch, Suarez put the ball onto the path of Allende racing forward across the midfield stripe into open space. With Palmeiras defender Murilo appearing to suffer a hamstring strain while on the chase, Allende had plenty of time on the break to compose himself before driving a crisp, low finish past Weverton. Suárez scored after receiving a pass from the left and using his body to ward off Lucas Evangelista’s challenge, then drove at and cut back across defender Bruno Fuchs before powering a ferocious half-volley into the net.
Paulinho cut Palmeiras’ deficit in half after he ran onto Allan’s clever diagonal ball into the area, then finished into the bottom left corner just ahead of Benjamin Cremaschi’s challenge. Allende had earlier put Miami in front in the 16th minute after Suárez latched on to Federico Redondo’s clearance , before putting the ball into the path of Allende who outpaced Murilo before driving a low finish past Palmeiras keeper Weverton.
Seven minutes later, Mauricio hammered in an emphatic finish low with his first touch after he was first to Marcelo Weigandt’s headed partial clearance before Palmeiras held on for the draw. Paulinho cut Palmeiras’ deficit after he ran on to Allan’s clever diagonal ball into the area, then finished into the bottom corner. And seven minutes later, Mauricio hammered in an emphatic finish after he was first to Marcelo Weigandt’s headed clearance to earn a draw.
Porto 4-4 Al AhlyPorto 4-4 Al Ahly
Inter Miami and Palmeiras earning a point each meant that the other two sides in Group A – Al Ahly and Porto – were both eliminated despite producing a highly entertaining 4-4 draw at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.Inter Miami and Palmeiras earning a point each meant that the other two sides in Group A – Al Ahly and Porto – were both eliminated despite producing a highly entertaining 4-4 draw at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Pepe fired in an 89th-minute equaliser for Porto to cap a wild match on Monday, after Wessam Abou Ali hit a hat-trick for Al Ahly and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane scored the Egyptian club’s fourth of the night.Pepe fired in an 89th-minute equaliser for Porto to cap a wild match on Monday, after Wessam Abou Ali hit a hat-trick for Al Ahly and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane scored the Egyptian club’s fourth of the night.
But Porto went punch for punch and drew level four separate times. With time dripping away, Pepe received a pass from Gabri Veiga and uncorked a right-footed shot from above the penalty arc that got past Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy. But Porto went punch for punch and drew level four separate times. With time running out, Pepe received a pass from Gabri Veiga and uncorked a shot from just outside the box that got past Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy.
Rodrigo Mora, William Gomes and Samu Aghehowa also scored for Porto, and Claudio Ramos made six saves while dealing with Al Ahly’s 12 shots on target. Rodrigo Mora, William Gomes and Samu Aghehowa also scored for Porto. But the entertaining contest turned out to be the last of the tournament for both teams as they each head home without a victory.
But the entertaining contest turned out to be the last of the tournament for both teams as they each head home without a victory.
Abou Ali opened his high-scoring affair by rolling in a sharp-angle shot from the left of the six-yard box, knocking it in off the post.
He gave Al Ahly a 2-1 half-time lead by depositing a spot kick into the bottom left corner of the goal. Then just one minute after Gomes tied the match, Abou Ali scored his third goal from a header off Mohamed Hany’s cross.
Aghehowa did not wait long to make it 3-3 with a header of his own, as he leapt and powered one in from a corner kick by Fabio Vieira.
Ben Romdhane broke through in the 64th with a right-footed blast from the top of the 18-yard box, assisted by Achraf Bencharki, before Pepe had the final say.