DOHA, Qatar (AFP) — Bruno Henrique scored one goal and made two more to book Flamengo’s place in the final of the Club World Cup as the Brazilian giant came from behind to beat Asian champions Al Hilal, 3-1, in Doha.
Salem Aldawsari gave the Saudi club a deserved lead in the first half of this semifinal on a rare rainy night at the Khalifa International Stadium, but Flamengo woke up after the interval and equalized through Giorgian De Arrascaeta in the 49th minute.
Bruno Henrique then headed home after 78 minutes and the Rio club made sure of their win when the same player’s low cross was turned into his own net by defender Ali Albulayhi with eight minutes to play.
The Brazilians will play the winner of Wednesday’s second semifinal in Doha when Liverpool face Mexican club Monterrey.
“This is the cherry on the cake on the season that Flamengo have had,” said Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, the former Benfica boss who also had a spell in charge at Al Hilal last year.
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“I don’t care whether we play Liverpool or the Mexican side. We didn’t think about Liverpool before playing Al Hilal but I am always impressed with European football and I believe they are the favourites.
“When we came here to Qatar we wanted to win the Club World Cup, and now we want it even more.”
