By Tom Phillips
In an unexpected twist of events, Fluminense and Al Hilal, having triumphed over European Hannes in the previous round, are now set to clash in the Club World Cup semi-finals this Friday night in Orlando. Fluminense kicked off their journey in the Club World Cup on a subdued note with a nil-nil standoff against Borussia Dortmund. However, they revved up their game by pulling a comeback from a 1-2 deficit to conquer K League 1 team Ulsan with a 4-2 victory. The team under the guidance of Renato Gaucho had to steer clear of defeat in their final group match against Mamelodi Sundowns to secure their spot in the last-16. They managed to do so by scraping through a tense nil-nil draw against the South African team. This outcome placed Flu as the runners-up in their group and pitted them against Champions League finalists Inter. Despite being perceived as underdogs, Fluminense emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over The Nerazurri, thanks to goals from German Capo and Hercules. On the other hand, Simone Inzaghi, former Inter manager, began his tenure as Al Hilal boss with consecutive draws against Real Madrid and FC Salzburg. He then led his team to a 2-0 victory over Mexican side Pachuca, securing second place in Group H and setting up a match against Manchester City. Contrary to popular expectations of Manchester City advancing further, it was Al Hilal who triumphed. The Saudi team clinched victory over the Citizens with a 4-3 scoreline in extra time after ending at a 2-2 draw post the regulation 90 minutes. 18+ | Gamble responsibly | gambleaware.org | Odds subject to change 18+ | Gamble responsibly | gambleaware.org | Odds subject to change Bookies CopyBet are offering new customers £60 free bets when they place a £20 qualifying bet. Simply register and bet £20 on a single bet on the match on minimum 1.9 odds and CopyBet will give you three free bets worth £20 each to place on football, horse racing and other popular sports too. Full T&Cs apply. New UK customers only. The qualifying bet should be either a Single or Acca (2+ selections) bet, start at £20, have 1.9 or greater odds and must be settled within 7 days of opt-in. 3 Free bets include: 1 x £20 Free bet Racing (Horse Racing or Greyhound Racing); 1 x £20 Free Bet Live Football; 1 x £20 Free Bet Live. Max payout – £500. 7-day expiry. To unlock the offer, complete the first deposit via the banking app (Open banking). 18+. Full terms and conditions apply | gambleaware.org | Gamble responsibly | 18+ | UK only READ MORE: Free Bets & Bookmaker Sign Up Offers Reach plc is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Odds are subject to change too. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit gambleaware.org .