Inter Milan scores twice in final minutes to beat Urawa in Club World Cup, 2-1
SEATTLE: Valentin Carboni scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time to give Inter Milan a 2-1 win over Urawa in the Club World Cup on Saturday, ending the Japan club's chances of advancing past the group stage.
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