emirates7 - Palmeiras became the first team to secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup, currently being held in the United States, after edging out fellow Brazilian side Botafogo 1-0 in a match that went into extra time.

The all-Brazilian showdown took place at Lincoln Financial Field in Pennsylvania and remained scoreless during regular time. Paulinho broke the deadlock in the 100th minute, sending Palmeiras through to the next stage.

They will now await the winner of the upcoming clash between Portugal’s Benfica and England’s Chelsea, set to be played later this evening.