emirates7 - Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal stunned English powerhouse Manchester City with a dramatic 4-3 extra-time victory on Monday, delivering the biggest upset of the Club World Cup so far.
The thrilling match, played early Monday at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, ended 2-2 in regular time. But in extra time, Marcos Leonardo netted the decisive goal, sealing a historic win for Middle Eastern football.
With the victory, Al Hilal move on to the quarter-finals, where they will take on Brazilian side Fluminense—guaranteeing a non-European team a spot in the tournament's final four.
The thrilling match, played early Monday at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, ended 2-2 in regular time. But in extra time, Marcos Leonardo netted the decisive goal, sealing a historic win for Middle Eastern football.
With the victory, Al Hilal move on to the quarter-finals, where they will take on Brazilian side Fluminense—guaranteeing a non-European team a spot in the tournament's final four.