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European Giants Humbled as Club World Cup Script Gets Rewritten
PORTO DISTRICT, JUN 24 – Both teams scored four goals in a high-scoring match but failed to advance due to group standings, with Inter Miami and Palmeiras progressing instead, officials said.
- Al Ahly and Porto played an eight-goal 4-4 draw at MetLife Stadium on Monday night in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, ending both teams' chances to advance.
- Both teams needed a win and for Palmeiras to lose to Inter Miami, but the stalemate in the match involving Inter Miami and Palmeiras confirmed the elimination of Al Ahly and Porto.
- Wessam Abou Ali starred with a hat-trick for Al Ahly, while Porto secured a late equalizer from substitute Pep in the 89th minute to keep the thrilling match alive.
- Coach Jose Riveiro praised the entertaining nature of the match for the supporters but expressed regret over not advancing further, while Abou Ali admitted that the team should have converted more chances, suggesting they could have netted five or six goals.
- European teams struggled overall, with Porto and Atlético Madrid both eliminated early, South American sides performing strongly, and the tournament showing signs of evolving into a global competition.
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