The second round of the FIFA Club World Cup group stage delivered thrilling action overnight on June 21–22, with Brazilian giants Fluminense pulling off a dramatic comeback and Sergio Ramos’ River Plate playing to a goalless draw.
Fluminense faced South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai at the MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, USA. Despite trailing 1–2 at halftime, the Brazilians mounted an impressive second-half performance to secure a 4–2 victory, Idman.biz reports.
Group F – Matchday 2
June 22, 02:00 (local time)
Fluminense (Brazil) 4–2 Ulsan Hyundai (South Korea)
Goals: Arias (27’), Nonato (66’), Freites (83’), Keno (90+2’) – Hyun (37’), Sun (45+3’)
Fluminense will next take on Mamelodi Sundowns on June 25, while Ulsan Hyundai will face Borussia Dortmund in a crucial fixture.
Meanwhile, in Group E, Spanish legend Sergio Ramos featured for Argentina’s River Plate in their clash against Mexico’s Monterrey. Held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, the match ended in a hard-fought 0–0 draw, with both sides unable to break the deadlock.
Group E – Matchday 2
June 22, 05:00 (local time)
River Plate (Argentina) 0–0 Monterrey (Mexico)
Looking ahead to the decisive third round on June 26, River Plate will take on Inter Milan, while Monterrey will face Urawa Red Diamonds.
The tournament continues to deliver excitement as teams battle for a place in the knockout rounds of the prestigious Club World Cup.
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