Fluminense crushed Inter Milan 2-0 and marched into the Club World Cup quarter-finals after a stunning performance in Charlotte. The Brazilian giants proved they mean business when German Cano nodded home a close-range header just three minutes into the match. Inter Milan fought back hard during the second half but could not break through the solid Fluminense defense. Substitute Hercules put the game to bed with a late strike that sent the Rio de Janeiro team through to the next round. The victory makes Fluminense the second Brazilian club to reach the last eight after Palmeiras secured their spot earlier.
The 40-year-old captain Thiago Silva led his team with authority against the struggling Italian side. Silva helped guide Fluminense through a tough second half when Inter Milan threw everything at them. The former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain defender showed his class throughout the match. Fluminense earned their place at this tournament after winning the Copa Libertadores last year. They head to Orlando for Friday's quarter-final against either Manchester City or Al-Hilal.
Brazilian teams continue to shock European powerhouses at this American tournament. Botafogo already knocked out PSG and Flamengo sent Chelsea packing during the group stage. Inter Milan arrived in poor form after losing 5-0 to PSG in the Champions League final back in May. New coach Cristian Chivu watched his team struggle to create clear chances against the determined Brazilian outfit. Lautaro Martinez hit the post late but Fluminense held firm for a famous victory.
The 40-year-old captain Thiago Silva led his team with authority against the struggling Italian side. Silva helped guide Fluminense through a tough second half when Inter Milan threw everything at them. The former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain defender showed his class throughout the match. Fluminense earned their place at this tournament after winning the Copa Libertadores last year. They head to Orlando for Friday's quarter-final against either Manchester City or Al-Hilal.
Brazilian teams continue to shock European powerhouses at this American tournament. Botafogo already knocked out PSG and Flamengo sent Chelsea packing during the group stage. Inter Milan arrived in poor form after losing 5-0 to PSG in the Champions League final back in May. New coach Cristian Chivu watched his team struggle to create clear chances against the determined Brazilian outfit. Lautaro Martinez hit the post late but Fluminense held firm for a famous victory.
