Inter Milan and Monterrey delivered high-stakes drama to secure their spots in the FIFA Club World Cup’s round of 16 this week, while Borussia Dortmund clinched Group F dominance. 🌍 Here’s the breakdown:
Inter’s Gritty Win Over River Plate
In a fiery match in Seattle, Inter Milan outlasted Argentina’s River Plate 2-0 despite facing an aggressive opponent and a rowdy crowd of 45,000. River Plate’s Lucas Martinez and Gonzalo Montiel saw red cards, tilting the game in Inter’s favor. Teenage striker Francesco Esposito scored his first goal for the club, while defender Alessandro Bastoni sealed the deal late. Tensions flared post-match as frustrated River Plate fans hurled objects at Inter players. 🚨
Monterrey’s Goal Blitz
Mexico’s Monterrey crushed Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds 4-0 at the Rose Bowl, with Nelson Deossa and Germán Berterame stealing the show. A nine-minute first-half scoring spree left Urawa reeling, and Monterrey now face Dortmund in Atlanta next week. 💥
Dortmund’s Steady Climb
Borussia Dortmund edged South Korea’s Ulsan 1-0 to top Group F, setting up a showdown with Monterrey. Meanwhile, Brazil’s Fluminense advanced after a goalless draw with South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns. Both Argentinian teams—River Plate and Boca Juniors—were eliminated, despite their fans’ electric energy. ⚡
Next up: Inter Milan vs. Fluminense in Charlotte on Monday! 🏟️
