With a 2-0 victory over Al Ahly on Thursday in New Jersey, Palmeiras won Club World Cup Group A.
After drawing two goalsless in the first set of fixtures, Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will face Porto in the group’s subsequent match.
Due to a weather warning, the game was suspended in the 63rd minute, with MetLife Stadium players and fans being told to “take shelter” from a nearby storm.
The Brazilians were already in the lead with two goals at the time when Wessam Abou Ali’s own goal in the 49th minute gave the Brazilians a two-goal lead before Flaco Lopez doubled their lead to the Egyptians ten minutes later.
Victory finished Palmeiras’ final four points matchup with the other three teams, who each had one point each.
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The tournament’s third match was impacted by bad weather.
Due to a weather alert, Mamelodi Sundowns’ game against Ulsan HD was immediately postponed for more than an hour on Tuesday.
Then, on Wednesday, a storm caused RB Salzburg’s match against Pachuca to be suspended for 97 minutes.
The Palmeiras, led by accomplished teen Estevao Willian, who will soon join Chelsea, did well in their opening game but were held by Porto.
In a tight opening period, English referee Anthony Taylor sent off Palmeiras midfielder Raphael Veiga for a foul on Ahmed Zizo before overriding his decision following a VAR review.
Abou Ali’s free kick to Anibal Moreno’s own net was headed in by the Palestinian striker.
After Mauricio sent Lopez through on goal, he finished cool for the Brazilians in the second.
After the weather warning, Palmeiras comfortably played the remainder of the match without risking losing. It was only 45 minutes.
South American teams have won the tournament well, are in good shape, and haven’t lost so far this season.
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