FIFA Club World Cup: Club America beat TP Mazembe 2-1 to claim fifth spot
507 views · Published 17 December 2015 · 1:58 · Indexed 4 November 2026
Channel: CGTN Africa · 2015 · News & Politics
Club America of Mexico took on African Club champions TP Mazembe of DR Congo in the FIFA Club World Cup's fifth place play-off at the Osaka Nagai Stadium on Wednesday. With both clubs disappointed by their earlier results this was an opportunity to regain some respect. Club America took the lead in the 19th minute when Paul Aguilar sent in an inch perfect cross for Dario Benedetto to head home from close range. After the Mexican club celebrated, Benedetto was stretchered off the because of a hamstring injury and was replaced by Martin Zuniga. A well-crafted move from the halfway line ended with Oribe Peralta crossing into the penalty area. Mazembe's defence failed to clear their lines and Zuniga slammed home to make it 2-0. Samatta entered the area from the far side and although his initial shot was blocked by Munoz, Rainford Kalaba was on hand to fire the ball into the back of the net. Club America then went on to hold for a victory.
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