Palmeiras Surges Through Storm to Defeat Al Ahly

In a dramatic Club World Cup Group A match, Palmeiras of Brazil clinched a 2-0 victory over Egypt's Al Ahly at MetLife Stadium, despite a 50-minute weather delay. The clash saw two decisive goals in the second half, after play was halted for severe storm warnings.

The first breakthrough came when Al Ahly's Wessam Abou Ali inadvertently headed into his own goal during a free-kick, giving Palmeiras the advantage. Just ten minutes later, a swift counterattack led to a precise finish by Jose Manuel Lopez, cementing the win for the Brazilian team.

The match, briefly interrupted by dangerous weather, resumed with both teams determined to continue. The stadium's public address urged spectators to find shelter until the threat subsided, but the Brazilian side maintained their focus to secure the group stage points.

(With inputs from agencies.)