“Al-Hilal” reached the final of the Club World Cup, defeating the Brazilian team “Flamengo” with a score of 3:2, the match was refereed by the Romanian team.

Al-Hilal – Flamengo 3-2, in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup

The brigade, led by center Istvan Kovac, assisted by Vasile Marinescu and Mihai Artene on two lines, awarded two shots from 11 meters for Al Hilal and a clearance for Flamengo.

The Saudis received a penalty in the 3rd minute after a foul by Mateurzinho in the penalty area. Salem Al-Dawsari accurately converted a minute later.

Flamengo equalized in the 20th minute through Pedro, who beat goalkeeper Al Muayuf on the fly.

If Istvan Kovacs was only a reserve referee at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, this time the Romanian had the opportunity to show himself many extra minutes, the first half ended after 11 minutes of extra time, and the second after eight.

At 45+7 minutes, Gerson fouls in Flamengo’s penalty area, and Kovacs initially allows the game to continue. After receiving a helmet warning, he sees the VAR image and awards a penalty from 11 meters to Al Hilal and a second yellow card to Gerson, who he sends to the booths. Al-Dausari converts again and the Saudis take the lead.

In the 70th minute, “Al-Hilal” made the score 3:1, and Luciano Vietto shot under the crossbar. The Brazilians set the final score in the 90+1 minute after Pedro scored a double.

Al-Hilal will meet the winner of “Al-Ahly” (Egypt) and “Real” in the final of the Club World Cup.