FIFA Club World Cup
Palmeiras snatched away what would have been a perfect early birthday gift for Lionel Messi. Inter Miami led the final Group A match for 79 minutes before the Brazilians struck twice in quick succession to secure first place in Group A.
The Herons took the lead against the run of play after Luis Suarez knocked down a long ball at midfield for an onrushing Tadeo Allende. The young Argentinian sprinted clear of Palmeiras’ defenders and coolly finished past Weverton.
Suarez then turned the clock back in the second half, slithering past multiple defenders before firing home with his left to double Inter Miami's advantage.
But with ten minutes to go, substitutes Paulinho and Allan combined with the latter finding the former breaking into the penalty area. Paulinho slotted home in front of the Palmeiras faithful, setting up a nervy end to the match.
With time winding down Palmeiras fired a ball into the box which was poorly cleared and fell perfectly to substitute Mauricio who lashed home from the edge of the box, sending the traveling fans into delirium.
Inter Miami will face Group B winners Paris Saint-Germain with Palmeiras taking on fellow Brazilian side Botafogo, both matches to be played on Sunday.
Photos: AFP
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