Fluminense eliminates Inter in FIFA Club World Cup, advances to quarterfinals

In the FIFA Club World Cup held in the USA, Brazilian team Fluminense faced Italian representative Inter in the round of 16. Fluminense started the match, officiated by Salvadoran referee Ivan Cisneros, with high intensity.

In an attack developing from the right flank, German Cano followed the ball well and headed it into the net in the 3rd minute to put his team ahead 1-0. The first half, which saw back-and-forth attacks, ended with this score.

Inter took control of the game in the second half but failed to capitalize on clear chances. The Italian side, which hit the post twice through Martinez and Di Marco, conceded a second goal in the 90+3rd minute.

Hercules, who controlled the ball in front of the penalty area after the defense failed to clear it, sent the ball into the net. Fluminense left the pitch with a 2-0 victory and secured their place in the quarterfinals.

Fluminense will play against the winner of the Manchester City vs. Al Hilal match in the quarterfinals on Friday, July 4.