Thirty minutes have passed in the match between Al Ahly and Palmeiras of Brazil, currently being held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, in the second round of Group A matches in the group stage of the Club World Cup in the United States, and the score remains goalless.
The match started enthusiastically from Al Ahly, who applied early pressure. The Red Devils were energized by Trezeguet, Wissam, and Ben Romdhane. They played several times, but without creating any real danger. Meanwhile, the Brazilian team relied on counterattacks.
Play was stopped for about a minute for treatment of Wissam Abu Ali, who sustained an injury as a result of a collision with a Palmeiras player. The player resumed the match after receiving treatment.
Palmeiras regained control of the match and imposed themselves on the game.
Al-Ahly's starting lineup for the match includes: Mohamed El-Shenawy, Mohamed Hany, Yasser Ibrahim, Ashraf Dari, Yahya Attiyat Allah, Marwan Attia, Hamdi Fathi, Mohamed Ali Ben Ramadan, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Mahmoud Trezeguet, and Wissam Abu Ali.
Palmeiras' lineup is as follows: Weverton, Joaquin Beckerer, Murillo, Gustavo Gomez, Agustin Gay, Anibal Moreno, Richard Rios, Rafael Veiga, Facundo Torres, Vitor Roque, and Estevao.
English referee Anthony Taylor will be the referee for tonight's match, assisted by Gary Beswick as first assistant and Adam Nunn as second assistant. Emirati Omar Al Ali will serve as fourth official.