Mexican club to meet Real in semis
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SILVIO Romero scored two second-half goals yesterday as Mexico’s Club America beat South Korean side Jeonbuk Motors 2-1 in the Club World Cup in Japan.
Romero converted a corner kick by Michael Arroyo in the 74th minute to send his team to a semifinal clash with tournament favorites Real Madrid on Thursday.
“This was a night I’ve dreamed about,” Romero said. “To be able to score two goals in such a big tournament I feel like I’ve achieved something big.”
Kim Bo-kyung gave Asian champion Jeonbuk a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute but Romero, who hit the crossbar with a solo effort before the break, equalized in the 58th.
Club America lost to China’s Guangzhou Evergrande in the first round last year.
“We were able to exceed the results of last year,” said Club America coach Ricardo La Volpe. “Mexican football is competitive and I think we were able to demonstrate that.”
Club America was crowned CONCACAF champion for the second year in a row in April, after beating compatriot Tigres 2-0 away and 2-1 at home in the two-legged final.
Yasushi Endo and Mu Kanazaki scored in the second half as Japanese side Kashima Antlers beat African champion Memelodi Sundowns 2-0. Kashima will face South American champion Atletico Nacional of Colombia in the other semifinal on Wednesday.
The Club World Cup features six continental champions plus a team from the host nation.
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