Real Madrid Qualifies for Final
Real Madrid extended their unbeaten run to 36 games yesterday by beating Club America 2-0 to reach the FIFA Club World Cup final.
Karim Benzema gave the European champions the lead with a clipped finish after a Toni Kroos pass.
Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the win – and a place in Sunday’s final against Kashima Antlers – by drilling a second in added time amid some confusion.
Referee Enrique Caceres briefly asked for a video assistant consultation before allowing the goal to stand.
This year’s Club World Cup is the first tournament to use video assistant referees. A pitchside monitor is available to referees to review decisions.
Karim Benzema gave the European champions the lead with a clipped finish after a Toni Kroos pass.
Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the win – and a place in Sunday’s final against Kashima Antlers – by drilling a second in added time amid some confusion.
Referee Enrique Caceres briefly asked for a video assistant consultation before allowing the goal to stand.
This year’s Club World Cup is the first tournament to use video assistant referees. A pitchside monitor is available to referees to review decisions.
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