Fluminense defeated Al-Hilal 2-1 in Orlando, becoming the first team to reach the semi-finals of the Club World Cup. Martinelli opened the scoring just before halftime, while Kalidou Koulibaly assisted Marcos Leonardo for Al-Hilal's equalizer early in the second half. Hercules restored Fluminense's lead in the 70th minute. Despite Al-Hilal's continued pressure and possession, Fluminense's defense held firm, culminating in a successful advance to the final four against either Palmeiras or Chelsea.
Fluminense are the first team to reach the semi-finals of the Club World Cup after they beat Al-Hilal 2-1 in Orlando.
Fluminense took the lead just five minutes before the break when Martinelli fired his shot across Yassine Bounou and into the top-right corner.
Half-time substitute Hercules got on the end of Samuel Xavier's flick-on and coolly fired the ball into the bottom-left corner.
Al-Hilal had over 70% possession for the final 15 minutes of the match, but Fluminense's resolute defending ensured their victory.
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