Soccer
City and Real finish first as Al Hilal sneak through
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Vinicius Jr registered a back-heeled assist and a wonder goal as Real Madrid C.F. battered and beat FC Salzburg to go through as Group H winners at the FIFA Club World Cup™. Al Hilal finished as their runners-up, a delightful Salem Aldawsari effort setting them en route to victory over already-eliminated CF Pachuca.
Elsewhere, Erling Haaland excelled as Manchester City hit five to triumph in their top-spot tussle with Juventus FC.
Juventus FC 2-5 Manchester City
Group G
Camping World Stadium, Orlando
Are Pep Guardiola’s Citizens the team to beat? Jeremy Doku took their first slickly and Savinho dispatched their last thunderously as they overwhelmed Juve. This emphatic victory ensured City stormed through as the only side with a 100-per-cent record.
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Wydad AC 1-2 Al Ain FC
Group G
Audi Field, Washington D.C.
The Red Castle, with Thembinkosi Lorch thrilling, could have been four goals up early on. Once the Boss awoke, they assumed control and an exquisite Kaku curler clinched them Asia’s first victory in the competition.
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Al Hilal v CF Pachuca
Group H
GEODIS Park, Nashville
Salem Aldawsari scored one of the most important goals in the Blue Wave’s treasured history. His touch was impeccable; his lob immaculate. Marcos Leandro then sealed Al Hilal a glamour game against Manchester City and sent Salzburg home.
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FC Salzburg v Real Madrid C.F.
Group H
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Vinicius Jr was at his electrifying best as Los Blancos flashed a firm reminder of why they’re major contenders for the ground-breaking trophy. He stylishly set up the first and scored the second. Real will now get ready for Juve in a clash of colossuses.
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Stats
- Erling Haaland scored his 300th career goal for clubs and country in what was only his 354th appearance. The Norwegian is still only 24.
- City finished as the highest-scoring team in the group stage on 13 goals. They were, amazingly, eight goals behind FC Bayern München after they’d played a game apiece.
- Salem Aldawsari has now netted 11 goals in his last 12 Al Hilal appearances.
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