Orlando, July 5 -- Hercules scored the winner as Fluminense beat Al Hilal 2-1 in the
FIFA Club World Cup here on Friday, securing a place for the Brazilian side in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals.
Fluminense broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, when Matheus Martinelli curled the ball into the top far corner, assisted by Gabriel Fuentes.
Al Hilal was awarded a penalty in the stoppage time of the first half after a tangle of legs, but the referee's decision was revoked by VAR for "no foul".
The Saudi side found the equalizer in the 51st minute as Kalidou Koulibaly headed the ball into the goal area, allowing Marcos Leonardo to score his fourth goal of the tournament.
However, Al Hilal failed to repeat their comeback victory ...