There is a possibility of a triple draw between the three teams; In this scenario, the tiebreaker can be defined by the number of goals scored in direct clashes
Less trendy among Europeans at the Club World Cup, Red Bull Salzburg held the goalless draw with millionaire Al-Hilal, former O-Otime of Neymar and Jorge Jesus, on Sunday (22) at Audi Field in Washington. With the result, the Austrian team reached four points and occupies the second place of group H, behind leader Real Madrid, who has the same score, but takes advantage of the goal balance. The Saudi team is the third, with two points.
In the last round, Thursday, at 10 pm (Brasília), Salzburg faces Real in Philadelphia. At the same time, Al-Hilal faces Pachuca-already eliminated and still without scoring-in Nashville. The two classifieds of group H will face group G classifieds in the round of 16. This other group brings together Juventus, Manchester City, Wydad Casablanca and Al Ain.
There is a possibility of a triple draw between Real Madrid, Salzburg and Al-Hilal, all with five points. In this scenario, the tiebreaker can be defined by the number of goals scored in direct clashes, which leaves the chance that Salzburg is open even unbeaten and only one goal conceded.
In Sunday’s duel, the two teams started with strong marking and attempts to speed up the game. Al-Hilal had the first chance with a cancelloin, which kicked out. Salzburg responded with Onisiwo, demanding Bono’s defense. With more possession of the ball, Saudi Arabia set dominated the first half, occupying the offensive field and pressing the Austrian ball. Still, the Austrians managed to break free at the end of the early stage, but without creating great chances.
In the return of the break, Salzburg maintained a good defensive organization and almost opened the scoring scoring and corner kick, stopping in Bono and Saudi defenses. Al-Hilal had more space, but again fell with performance in the second half-as had happened in the debut against Real Madrid. With the tiredness, coach Simone Inzaghi made changes and took Malcom and Cancelo. The teams lost compaction and the game was more open, but without any of the chances being converted into goal.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Felipe Cerqueira
