Fluminense's Cinderella FIFA Club World Cup run reaches semifinals with dramatic win over Al Hilal
Physical play resulted in a pair of yellow cards against both sides as they vied for scoring chances in the first half in front of a crowd of 43,091 at Camping World Stadium.
Hércules celebrates after scoring during the Fluminense-Al Hilal match on July 4, 2025.
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Fluminense struck first after a poor clearance from Al Hilal allowed Brazillian midfielder Martinelli to find the back of the net.
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The second half opened with an emphatic response from Al Hilal, which had not lost a match in the tournament.
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Marcos Leonardo, who scored the winner in a 4-3 surprise victory over Manchester City, scored in the 51st minute to tie the game at 1.
Fluminense clinched a spot in the Club World Cup semifinals.
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Hércules, a halftime substitution, scored the tiebreaker and secured a semifinal round berth for Fluminense.
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