Al Hilal Book Their Place in the FIFA Club World Cup Final with a 3-2 Win Over Flamengo
Head-to-Head Statistics for CR Flamengo vs Al Hilal FC Riyadh in the FIFA Club World Cup
Key Match Stats
* **Goals For:** * Flamengo: 2 * Al Hilal: 3 * **Goals Against:** * Flamengo: 3 * Al Hilal: 2
Match Overview
In a thrilling semi-final match at the FIFA Club World Cup, Al Hilal FC Riyadh stunned South American champions Flamengo with a 3-2 victory, earning their place in the final. The match was played at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier, Morocco, on February 7, 2023. Al Hilal took the lead in the 18th minute through a stunning goal from Salem Aldawsari. Flamengo fought back and equalized in the 20th minute with a goal from Pedro. Al Hilal regained the lead in the 49th minute through Luciano Vietto, who scored a magnificent goal from outside the box. Flamengo once again equalized in the 70th minute through Gabriel Barbosa. However, Al Hilal sealed the win in the 82nd minute with a goal from Luciano Vietto, completing his brace.
Post-Match Reaction
Al Hilal coach Ramon Diaz was thrilled with his team's performance, saying, "We knew it would be a tough game, but we played with a lot of heart and determination. We are very proud of this victory." Flamengo coach Vitor Pereira was disappointed with the result but praised Al Hilal's performance. "They played very well, and we didn't," Pereira said. "We need to learn from this and come back stronger in the future." Al Hilal will now face the winner of the match between Al Ahly and Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup final on February 11, 2023.
Comments