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Fluminense Overcomes Al Hilal 2–1 To Reach Club World Cup Semifinals

A VAR review overturned a late penalty call, allowing Matheus Martinelli’s opener followed by Hercules to secure a 2–1 win that advances Fluminense to the semifinals.

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Overview

  • Fluminense defeated Al Hilal 2–1 in Friday’s quarterfinal at Camping World Stadium in Orlando to claim the first semifinal berth.
  • Matheus Martinelli scored just before halftime, Al Hilal’s Marcos Leonardo levelled early in the second half, and Hercules struck the decisive goal with 20 minutes remaining.
  • Referee Björn Makkelie rescinded a spot-kick decision after a VAR check deemed the contact normal, denying Al Hilal a late equaliser.
  • Fluminense will face the winner of the Palmeiras–Chelsea quarterfinal for a place in Sunday’s final.
  • The expanded 32-team Club World Cup in the United States has produced upsets across six confederations, highlighted by the runs of these two underdog sides.