FC Porto Vs Al-Ahly, FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Both Teams Eliminated Despite Playing Out Thrilling 4-4 Draw

Porto and Al Ahly pushed for a late goal before the final whistle but neither could score again to finish above Inter Miami after its 2-2 tie with Palmeiras

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Achraf Bencharki attempts a shot on goal as he kicks the ball past Porto's goalkeeper Claudio Ramos, right, during the Club World Cup Group A soccer match between FC Porto and Al Ahly. Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II
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Pepê's goal in the 89th minute gave Porto a 4-4 tie against Al-Ahly in a back-and-forth match Monday night, before both teams were eliminated from the Club World Cup on goal differential.

Rodrigo Mora, William Gomes and Samu Aghehowa also scored for the Portuguese team. Wessam Abou Ali had a hat trick for the Egyptian team in front of a crowd of 39,893 at MetLife Stadium, where a sea of red jerseys dominated the stands.

Both teams pushed for a late goal before the final whistle but neither could score again to finish above Inter Miami after its 2-2 tie with Palmeiras.

Mohamed Seha saved Mora’s 95th-minute shot from the left side of the box. Al-Ahly had a strong counterattack all evening and nearly stole a late lead after Mohamed Hany sent a right-footed shot from outside the box but missed to the left in the 96th minute.

Key moment

Pepê converted the tying goal with his right foot from outside the box into the bottom left corner.

Takeaways

Both teams finished 0-2-1 in the tournament.

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