Palmeiras beat Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final

Palmeiras midfielder Dudu scored a superb} second-half goal because the Copa Libertadores winners attained a clinical 2-0 persuade Egypt' Al Ahly at Abu Dhabi' Al Nahyan structure on Tues book their place within the final of the Club World Cup.

The Brazilian facet can meet the winner of Wednesday's second semi-final between Saudi Arabia' Al Hilal and European champions Chelsea for the title.

when a colorless gap created few chances, the sport sprung to life in the thirty-ninth minute when Raphael Veiga turned in Dudu's excellent first-time through ball to place Palmeiras in front.

Al Ahly were jolted once early within the last half when Dudu got on the scoresheet himself, shaping home from the proper facet with a strong shot following some slick buildup play.

Al Ahly, who beat Monterrey 1-0 in the second round, enjoyed more of the ball after the interval however didn't break down a resolute Palmeiras defense.

A tap-in from Mohamed Sherif after a howler by Palmeiras keeper Weverton in the 72nd minute was perceived to have found out Associate in Nursing exciting end but the goal was dominated out for offside following a power unit check.

Any hopes of a comeback for the Egyptians were fully worn out within the 81st minute once Ayman Ashraf was shown a straight red card for a dangerous tackle from behind on frontman Rony.

It capped off a troublesome week for the 30-year-old, who was a part of the Egypt side that lost to the African country in the final of the continent Cup of states on Sunday.