Palmeiras Triumph Over Al Ahly Amidst Storm Threat at Club World Cup
Palmeiras defeated Al Ahly 2-0 in a Group A Club World Cup match halted for 50 minutes due to storm concerns. Wessam Abou Ali's own goal followed by Jose Manuel Lopez's strike sealed the win. Despite an even first half, Palmeiras dominated after the restart. A red card was later rescinded.
In a dramatic encounter, Brazil's Palmeiras clinched a 2-0 victory over Egypt's Al Ahly in the Group A Club World Cup match, which faced a sudden halt due to feared stormy weather at the MetLife Stadium on Thursday.
The match had a tense start, with Al Ahly's striker, Wessam Abou Ali, inadvertently scoring an own goal during a defensive mix-up, giving Palmeiras a 49th-minute edge. The Brazilian club quickly capitalized, adding a second goal through Jose Manuel Lopez, shortly before the match was paused.
The delay, seemingly precautionary, lasted 50 minutes. Once play resumed, Palmeiras maintained control, securing their lead. Referee Anthony Taylor initially handed Raphael Vega a red card, but it was later downgraded after VAR review. This victory highlights Palmeiras' tactical prowess even amidst interruptions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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