Palmeiras' Spectacular Comeback Steals Show in Club World Cup Drama
Palmeiras battled back from a two-goal deficit against Inter Miami to secure a 2-2 draw, topping Group A and advancing to the Club World Cup last 16. Goals by Paulinho and Mauricio in the closing minutes sealed their spot and set up a clash with Brazilian rivals Botafogo.
In a gripping display of resilience, Palmeiras surged from two goals down to clinch a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami. This result sees them lead Group A and secure progression to the Club World Cup last 16 alongside Miami.
Tadeo Allende and Luis Suarez initially paved the way for Miami's lead, but late goals from Paulinho and Mauricio saved Palmeiras a spot among the knockouts, where they'll face Botafogo.
Inter Miami, despite being outplayed in stages, hailed the outcome as a milestone night for MLS, marking their lone advancement past the group stages in this prestigious tournament.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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