Fluminense Stuns Inter Milan to Reach Club World Cup Quarters
Germán Cano's early header led Fluminense to a surprise 2-0 victory over Inter Milan, advancing the team to the Club World Cup quarterfinals. Despite Inter's dominance in possession and attempts, luck eluded them. Cone will face the Manchester City-Al Hilal winner next.
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In a stunning turn of events, Germán Cano's early header secured a 2-0 victory for Fluminense against Champions League finalists Inter Milan at the Club World Cup, taking place at the Bank of America Stadium.
Despite Inter Milan owning 68% of possession and outshooting their opponents 16-11, they could not convert opportunities into goals. Fluminense's defensive strategy paid off, with Cano's quick strike and Hercules' final goal ensuring their success.
With Fluminense set to face the winner of Manchester City vs. Al Hilal, coach Renato Gaúcho praised his team's adaptability. Despite a sparse crowd of 20,030, Fluminense players celebrated in high spirits, representing Brazilian football on the world stage.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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