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European Giants Humbled as Club World Cup Script Gets Rewritten

Porto and Al Ahly FC played an exhilarating 4-4 draw on Monday night at the venue in East Rutherford, New Jersey, during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group A match.
Both teams needed a win and assistance from Palmeiras beating Inter Miami to advance, but all four finished with Inter Miami and Palmeiras progressing.
Al Ahly, featuring hat-trick scorer Wessam Abou Ali, started strong with possession and high press, while Porto responded with goals from Rodrigo Mora and substitutes like Pepe.
Coach Jose Riveiro described the game as entertaining for the supporters but expressed regret over the missed chance to advance, while Abou Ali reflected on their strong performance, believing they could have netted several more goals.
The draw eliminated Porto and Al Ahly, continuing European teams' underperformance against South Americans and highlighting challenges like increased workload and difficult heat conditions during the tournament.

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