Atlético Madrid was eliminated from the Club World Cup on objective differential despite beating Botafogo 1-0 on Antoine Griezmann’s dramatic late objective.
Botafogo superior from Group B together with Paris Saint-Germain. All three golf equipment completed group play with two wins and a loss, however Atlético’s 4-0 thrashing from PSG in its match opener eight days in the past got here again to hang-out the Spanish giants.
Atlético stored regular strain within the second half on Monday, and Julián Alvarez lastly spun away from two deal with makes an attempt within the 86th minute and fired a protracted move throughout the penalty space to halftime substitute Griezmann, who banged it residence for his first objective of the match.
Atlético knew that objective wasn’t sufficient and stored up the strain, however could not break by once more.
Botafogo, the present champions of South America, did what was essential to advance, limiting Atlético to 1 late objective despite a 23-7 drawback in shot makes an attempt. Goalkeeper John made 5 saves.
PSG beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 to win the group on objective differential, regardless that Botafogo surprised Champions League winners PSG 1-0 on the Rose Bowl 4 days earlier.
Botafogo had a robust counterattack all afternoon and practically stole an early lead, however Jan Oblak stopped Jefferson Savarino’s breakaway within the tenth minute. Oblak additionally made a fingertip save on Igor Jesus’ distinctive deflection on web within the 67th minute.
Key second
Alvarez was concerned in two clashes within the Botafogo field within the first half, however neither resulted in a penalty. He fell when tackled by Jair Paula within the twenty fifth minute, and he went down once more close to halftime when Gregore stepped on his foot on the high of the penalty space.
Takeaways
Botafogo was a couple of minutes away from profitable all three matches in what is perhaps the hardest group within the match, however Griezmann’s late objective did not undeservedly wreck a formidable match for the Brazilian giants and their raucous supporters.
Atlético received off to a sluggish begin within the US, and Diego Simeone’s group could not rally shortly sufficient on the finish. It’s a disappointment, nevertheless it additionally means an additional week or extra of relaxation earlier than the game’s grind begins once more in early August.
