Goals galore as Club World Cup big guns survive scares
Despite the draw in California, the Argentine giants lead Group E on goal difference from Inter Milan, who are also on four points from two matches ahead of their clash on Wednesday.
Goalkeeper Esteban Andrada made vital second-half saves from Franco Mastantuono and Miguel Borja to secure a point for Mexican side Monterrey.
Earlier on Saturday, Valentin Carboni scored in the second minute of second-half added time to complete Inter's 2-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds in Seattle.
Carboni's strike rescued all three points 14 minutes after Lautaro Martinez's brilliant 78th-minute equaliser from a corner kick.
Inter led their Japanese foes 26-5 in total shots, though their first on target didn't come until Martinez levelled the affair with his 24th goal in all competitions this season.
Against the run of play, Ryoma Watanabe had put Red Diamonds, who are now eliminated, in front on 11 minutes.
In Cincinnati, Borussia Dortmund held off a spirited comeback from Mamelodi Sundowns to secure a 4-3 victory.
Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy and Jobe Bellingham scored for the German Bundesliga club who also profited from an own goal.
Lucas Ribeiro had given the South African champions the lead while Iqraam Rayners and Lebo Mothiba scored in the second half as they looked to rally from 4-1 down, but fell just short.
Fluminense came from behind at halftime to beat Ulsan HD 4-2 in New Jersey to join Dortmund atop of Group F on four points and eliminate the South Koreans.
Juan Freytes put the Brazilians in front in the 83rd minute and Keno's second-half added-time header sealed the three points.
Freytes' winner - his first goal for Fluminense - came 17 minutes after teammate Nonato levelled during a contest where the lead twice changed hands.
John Arias also scored from an early free kick before Jinhyun Lee and Um Won-Sang netted for Ulsan.
River Plate have ended a thrilling day at the Club World Cup in the United States with a surprising stalemate against Monterrey.
Despite the draw in California, the Argentine giants lead Group E on goal difference from Inter Milan, who are also on four points from two matches ahead of their clash on Wednesday.
Goalkeeper Esteban Andrada made vital second-half saves from Franco Mastantuono and Miguel Borja to secure a point for Mexican side Monterrey.
Earlier on Saturday, Valentin Carboni scored in the second minute of second-half added time to complete Inter's 2-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds in Seattle.
Carboni's strike rescued all three points 14 minutes after Lautaro Martinez's brilliant 78th-minute equaliser from a corner kick.
Inter led their Japanese foes 26-5 in total shots, though their first on target didn't come until Martinez levelled the affair with his 24th goal in all competitions this season.
Against the run of play, Ryoma Watanabe had put Red Diamonds, who are now eliminated, in front on 11 minutes.
In Cincinnati, Borussia Dortmund held off a spirited comeback from Mamelodi Sundowns to secure a 4-3 victory.
Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy and Jobe Bellingham scored for the German Bundesliga club who also profited from an own goal.
Lucas Ribeiro had given the South African champions the lead while Iqraam Rayners and Lebo Mothiba scored in the second half as they looked to rally from 4-1 down, but fell just short.
Fluminense came from behind at halftime to beat Ulsan HD 4-2 in New Jersey to join Dortmund atop of Group F on four points and eliminate the South Koreans.
Juan Freytes put the Brazilians in front in the 83rd minute and Keno's second-half added-time header sealed the three points.
Freytes' winner - his first goal for Fluminense - came 17 minutes after teammate Nonato levelled during a contest where the lead twice changed hands.
John Arias also scored from an early free kick before Jinhyun Lee and Um Won-Sang netted for Ulsan.
River Plate have ended a thrilling day at the Club World Cup in the United States with a surprising stalemate against Monterrey.
Despite the draw in California, the Argentine giants lead Group E on goal difference from Inter Milan, who are also on four points from two matches ahead of their clash on Wednesday.
Goalkeeper Esteban Andrada made vital second-half saves from Franco Mastantuono and Miguel Borja to secure a point for Mexican side Monterrey.
Earlier on Saturday, Valentin Carboni scored in the second minute of second-half added time to complete Inter's 2-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds in Seattle.
Carboni's strike rescued all three points 14 minutes after Lautaro Martinez's brilliant 78th-minute equaliser from a corner kick.
Inter led their Japanese foes 26-5 in total shots, though their first on target didn't come until Martinez levelled the affair with his 24th goal in all competitions this season.
Against the run of play, Ryoma Watanabe had put Red Diamonds, who are now eliminated, in front on 11 minutes.
In Cincinnati, Borussia Dortmund held off a spirited comeback from Mamelodi Sundowns to secure a 4-3 victory.
Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy and Jobe Bellingham scored for the German Bundesliga club who also profited from an own goal.
Lucas Ribeiro had given the South African champions the lead while Iqraam Rayners and Lebo Mothiba scored in the second half as they looked to rally from 4-1 down, but fell just short.
Fluminense came from behind at halftime to beat Ulsan HD 4-2 in New Jersey to join Dortmund atop of Group F on four points and eliminate the South Koreans.
Juan Freytes put the Brazilians in front in the 83rd minute and Keno's second-half added-time header sealed the three points.
Freytes' winner - his first goal for Fluminense - came 17 minutes after teammate Nonato levelled during a contest where the lead twice changed hands.
John Arias also scored from an early free kick before Jinhyun Lee and Um Won-Sang netted for Ulsan.
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