With a 2-0 victory in Charlotte on June 30, Fluminense eliminated Inter Milan from the Club World Cup and advanced the Brazilian team to the quarterfinals.
Key Moments: Cano and Hercules Secure Victory
Fluminense took the lead early thanks to a close-range header from German Cano. They then repelled an attack by the Italian team in the second half until Hercules, a replacement, secured the win in the closing minutes.
Brazilian Domination in Club World Cup
After Palmeiras had already guaranteed their place in the quarterfinals, the Rio de Janeiro team, who earned a seat in the Club World Cup with their Copa Libertadores victory in 2023, became the 2nd Brazilian team to reach the round of 8.
Thiago Silva Leads Flu to Quarterfinal Clash
Under the leadership of Thiago Silva, a 40-year-old former centre-back for Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, “Flu” will now go to Orlando for a match on June 27 against either Manchester City or Al-Hilal.
South American Triumph Over European Giants
Following Botafogo’s victory over PSG and Flamengo’s victory over Chelsea in the group stage, this is the latest triumph for a Brazilian team over elite European opponents at the event in the United States.
Inter Milan’s Struggles Continue
After losing 5-0 to Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in the UEFA CL final at the end of May, Inter brought in new coach Cristian Chivu from the USA.
Match Breakdown: Goals and Near Misses
They led within three minutes of just over 20,000 spectators at the Bank of America Stadium on another hot afternoon, but they failed to entirely persuade throughout the group stage despite winning their area.
Cano’s Decisive Opener
After bouncing awkwardly off Inter defender Bastoni, Jhon Arias cross from the Fluminense right took a deflection and was knocked in from close range by veteran Argentine forward Cano past goalkeeper Yann Sommer’s knees.
Disallowed Goal and Inter’s Response
Before the half, Ignacio believed he had made it 2-0, but his attempt was disallowed for offside.
Then, shortly after the hour, Sommer tipped a beautiful curling Arias shot around the post as Inter started to apply more pressure to stay in the tournament.
Inter’s Missed Opportunities
Captain Lautaro Martinez headed down a cross, then saw a beautiful drive on the turn from the outside of the box bounce off an upright before Stefan de Vrij poked wide from close range.
Fabio, goalkeeper for Fluminense, had just denied Martinez as well, and stoppage time brought the news that Inter would not be winning.
Hercules’ Climactic Finish Seals Victory
Hercules, who had been brought on as a replacement, surged into the box after jumping on a falling ball and then fired low into the corner.
Then, as Fluminense hung on for the win, Federico Dimarco struck the woodwork at the opposite end, solidifying South America’s prospects of winning the championship.
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