Pachuca Stuns Botafogo 3-0 to Advance in Intercontinental Cup

The Mexican team capitalized on second-half goals to eliminate the Copa Libertadores champions and secure a semifinal clash with Al Ahly.

Pachuca defeated Botafogo 3-0 in Doha, Qatar, to progress to the semifinals of the inaugural FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
Second-half goals from Oussama Idrissi, Nelson Deossa, and Salomón Rondón sealed the victory for the CONCACAF champions.
Botafogo, coming off a grueling schedule and travel, rested key players but struggled to convert chances despite dominating possession in the first half.
The Mexican side will face Egypt's Al Ahly in the semifinals on December 14, with the winner advancing to face Real Madrid in the final on December 18.
This marks a significant turnaround for Pachuca, who faced criticism earlier this year after failing to qualify for Mexico’s domestic playoffs.