Hércules steer Fluminense into Club WC semis

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epa12216522 Hercules (L) of Fluminense scores the 2-1 goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between Fluminense FC and Al Hilal in Orlando, Florida, USA, 04 July 2025. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

Fluminense advanced to the Club World Cup semi-finals after claiming a 2-1 victory over Al Hilal at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

The Brazilian side broke the deadlock in the 40th minute when Matheus Martinelli found the back of the net.

The Saudi side levelled matters in the 51st minute through Marcos Leonardo before Hércules scored the winning goal to send his side into the semi-finals.

Fluminense will now take on Chelsea in the semi-final when the two sides meet at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Tuesday.

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