Urawa Red Diamonds Triumph Over Leon in FIFA Club World Cup 2023...
Urawa Red Diamonds Triumph over Leon, Paving the Way for a Semifinal Clash with Manchester City in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.
In Monday's other semifinal, Copa Libertadores champion Fluminense is set to face the victor between Egypt's Al Ahly and Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, with the latter match scheduled for later on Friday.
Substitute Alex Schalk clinched a decisive 78th-minute victory as Urawa Red Diamonds triumphed 1-0 against Leon on Friday, securing their spot in the Club World Cup semifinal. They are now set to face off against Manchester City.
The pivotal moment unfolded when Jose Kante delivered a crucial pass into the area for Schalk, who, having been on the pitch for just five minutes, showcased his prowess. With a deft touch to control the ball with his left foot, Schalk unleashed a powerful shot with his right, beating the onrushing goalkeeper Rodolfo Cota.
Leon's hopes of staging a comeback at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium suffered a severe setback six minutes later when captain William Tesillo received a second yellow card. The Mexican club, a CONCACAF Champions Cup winner, found themselves reduced to 10 men.
This marked Leon's inaugural appearance at the Club World Cup, while Japan's Urawa, an Asian champion, secured a third-place finish in 2007 and also participated in 2017.
Urawa is now poised to face Europe's Champions League victor, Manchester City, in a showdown scheduled for Tuesday.
In the other semifinal on Monday, Copa Libertadores champion Fluminense is set to square off against the winner between Al Ahly of Egypt and Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, with the latter match slated for later on Friday.
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