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Match 4 Tokyo - National Stadium (Olympic Stadium)
weatherCode9
12 December
0:1
0:1 (0:1)
  • Neri CARDOZO (37')

Referee Claus Bo LARSEN (DEN)

Summary

Cardozo on cue for Boca

Cardozo on cue for Boca

Boca Juniors were given a fright by CAF Champions League winners Etoile Sportive du Sahel in their semi-final match at Tokyo Stadium on Wednesday, but booked their place in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup with by the narrowest of margins.Neri Cardozo's 37th minute strike proved to be the difference between the two teams in a game were chances were at a premium. Martin Palermo slid the ...

Highlights

Line-up

ESS
BOC
Substitute(s)
Coaches
MARCHAND Bertrand (FRA)
(ARG) Miguel Angel RUSSO
Officials
  • Referee: Claus Bo LARSEN (DEN)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Henrik SONDERBY (DEN)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Bill HANSEN (DEN)
  • Fourth official: Hiroyoshi TAKAYAMA (JPN)
  • Misses next match if booked

Photos

  • Étoile Sportive du Sahel – Boca Juniors
  • Étoile Sportive du Sahel - Boca Juniors
  • Étoile Sportive du Sahel - Boca Juniors
  • Étoile Sportive du Sahel - Boca Juniors
  • Étoile Sportive du Sahel – Boca Juniors
  • Étoile Sportive du Sahel – Boca Juniors
  • Étoile Sportive du Sahel – Boca Juniors
  • Étoile Sportive du Sahel – Boca Juniors
  • Étoile Sportive du Sahel – Boca Juniors

Quotes

Miguel Russo: "The most important aspect of this win is that it's taken us into another final. This shows that Boca are one of the biggest teams in the world. Of course there are things to improve on, but I believe on balance we deserved to win."

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    STATISTICS
    Etoile Sportive du SahelStatisticsBoca Juniors
    11Shots18
    4Corner kicks6
    3Yellow cards2
    0Second yellow card and red card1
    0Red Cards0
    47%Possession (%)53%