KUWAIT, July 1 (KUNA) — Saudi Al-Hilal managed to defeat Manchester City with a score of 4-3 in their Round 16 match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, which is being held in the US until July 14. Although Manchester City took the lead in the ninth minute through Bernardo Silva at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, Al-Hilal responded by equalizing in the 46th minute via Marcos Leonardo. After halftime, Al-Hilal took the lead in the 52nd minute with a goal from Malcom, but the advantage was quickly canceled when Erling Haaland scored the equalizer in the 55th minute. Al-Hilal regained momentum with a goal from Kalidou Koulibaly in the 94th minute, and shortly after, Phil Foden brought Manchester City level again in the 104th minute. Finally, Marcos Leonardo secured the victory for Al-Hilal with another goal in the 112th minute, advancing his team to the quarterfinals. Al-Hilal is set to face Brazil’s Fluminense on July 4, while fellow Saudi team Palmeiras will play against Chelsea on July 5. On the same day, French side PSG will meet German giants Bayern Munich.
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FIFA Club World Cup.. Al-Hilal Beats Man City, Heads To Quarterfinals
KUWAIT, July 1 (KUNA) — Saudi Al-Hilal managed to upset Manchester City fans, edging the English team by 4-3 goals in their Round 16 match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 held in the US until July 14. nThough Manchester City opened the score in the ninth minute via Bernardo Sliva in the match held in Orlando, Florida’s Camping World Stadium , Al-Hilal struck back and equalized in the 46th minute through Marcos Leonardo. nAfter half time, Al-Hilal scored through Malcom in the 52nd minute, but the celebration was short-lived when Erling Haaland scored the equalizer in the 55th minute. nAl-Hilal upped the ante scoring through Kalidou Koulibably in the 94th minute, and a few minutes later Man City came back through Phil Foden in the 104th minute. nAl-Hilal sealed the deal with a goal from Marcos Leonardo again in the 112th minute of the match, earning his team a spot in the quarterfinals. nAl-Hilal is scheduled to meet with Brazil’s Fluminense on July fourth, while compatriots’ Palmeiras will clash with Chelsea on July fifth, a date which will also see French PSG facing Germany’s Bayern Munich. (end) r ngta