The Colombian was chosen as the great figure of the match in the 2–0 victory of Fluminense over Inter.
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Fluminense gave the big blow to the Club World Cup that is played in the United States. In the round of 16, the Brazilian team defeated Inter Milan 0–2, one of the favorites, and got among the eight best in the tournament. It was the first official confrontation – and also the first in any context – between both clubs, and ended up being a lesson of efficacy and character of the set directed by Renato Gaúcho.
The duel began with the Inter trying to take over the ball and Fluminense waiting for his time to hit. That moment came very soon, in minute 3: Jhon Arias won a background after a great individual play, he took out a center that deviated in a rival and ended at Germán Cano's head. The Argentine striker did not forgive and put the 0–1.
With that goal, Fluminense not only took advantage, but found the ideal plan: yield the ball, defend with order and look for the backlash.
The rest of the game showed an Inter dump in rival field. Lautaro Martínez, Dimarco and Barella had clear chances, but the figure of Fabio, the 44 -year -old Brazilian goalkeeper, who held the result with veteran reflexes, always appeared.
Fluminense, far from locking up completely, generated several dangerous arrivals. The clearest took the firm of Arias again: an adjusted shot that forced Sommer to a spectacular stop. They even scored another goal that was canceled offside.
Inter domain was evident in possession (66 %), but the lack of success in front of goal was decisive.
Already in the discount, when Inter burned its last ships, the final blow came. Hercules, who had entered refreshment, took advantage of a defensive mismatch, was outlined and defined crossed for the final 0–2. He was the goal that sentenced the elimination of Inter and certified the classification of Fluminense to the quarterfinals, where he awaits the winner of the duel between Manchester City and the Hilal.
Jhon Arias: The best in the game
For Colombian football, the great news was the great game of Jhon Arias. The end signed the play that opened the scoring and was always connected: it generated another very clear occasion that Sommer avoided, fought each ball and helped in defense when he played. His performance was not only key to the result, but confirmed his excellent moment: fast, technical, intelligent and always unbalanced.
Arias showed that he can even be the protagonist of Rivals such as Inter. And his name already shines strongly in this Club World Cup.
Fluminense, against all forecasts, eliminated a historical candidate thanks to his tactical order and efficiency. Now, the Club World Cup continues in the United States, and the Carioca team dreams of continuing to make history.
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