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Fluminense Edges Al-Hilal 2-1, Advances to Semifinals

7/5/2025

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Fluminense Advances Dramatically

Fluminense pulled off a thrilling 2-1 victory against Al-Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals in Orlando. Matheus Martinelli ignited the match with an early goal, but Al-Hilal's Marcos Leonardo leveled the score. In a dramatic turn, Hércules clinched the win with a decisive strike in the 70th minute, propelling Fluminense into a showdown with Chelsea in the semifinals.

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Chelsea Secures Semifinal

Chelsea triumphed over Palmeiras 2-1, securing their spot in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals against Fluminense on Tuesday. Cole Palmer ignited the match with an early goal, but Estevao quickly leveled the score. A dramatic late own goal by Agustin Giay sealed Chelsea's victory in Philadelphia, marking Joao Pedro's debut with the team.

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Fluminense Advances Dramatically

Fluminense pulled off a thrilling 2-1 victory against Al-Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals in Orlando. Matheus Martinelli ignited the match with an early goal, but Al-Hilal's Marcos Leonardo leveled the score. In a dramatic turn, Hércules clinched the win with a decisive strike in the 70th minute, propelling Fluminense into a showdown with Chelsea in the semifinals.

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