Tuesday, December 11, 2012

FIFA Club World Cup in Japan!

So, in the lead up to the tournament itself, Sanfrecce Hiroshima edged Auckland City 1-0 thanks to a goal from Toshihiro Aoyama in the 66th minute. Getting into the Quarter-Final stage of the Club World Cup, Ulsan Hynudai were hammered by CF Monterrey 1-3 with the Mexican side taking an early lead in the 9th minute through Jesus Corona. While the game was positioned 0-1 at the half, Cesar Delgado struck twice more before the Koreans could make one of their own. Lee Keunho was the man who scored for the Korean side in the 88th minute to make it 1-3 at the end. Unfortunately for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, they were then defeated by Al-Ahly SC 1-2 after a 1-1 tie at the half. Elsayed Hamdi struck in the 15th minute for the Egyptian side before Hisato Sato equalized for the Japanese side. Mohamed Aboutrika, that legend of the game both in Egypt specifically but Africa in general, slotted home in the 57th minute of the second half to bring victory to Al-Ahly. Look forward to the 5th Place match between Ulsan Hyundai and Sanfrecce Hiroshima coming tomorrow (the 12th). Also tomorrow, Al-Ahly SC and Corinthians face-off in what is sure to be a great game. Last but not least, as far as the set games are concerned, CF Monterrey and Chelsea FC look forward to their bout on the 13th. Make sure to watch!