Matheus Martinelli and substitute Hercules struck as Brazilian side Fluminense advanced to the Club World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Saudi club Al-Hilal. Martinelli fired into the top corner after finding some room in the box following Gabriel Fuentes' cutback five minutes before half-time although they were quickly pegged back in Orlando.

Fluminense kept their dream alive at the FIFA Club World Cup after defeating Saudi side Al Hilal 2-1 in a tense quarterfinal in Orlando on Friday. Midfielder Matheus Martinelli opened the scoring in the 40th minute with a stunning left-footed shot into the top corner after a defensive mistake by

Super-sub Hercules scores decisive goal as Fluminense beat Al-Hilal 2-1 to reach Club World Cup semifinals. Matheus Martinelli and Marcos Leonardo also score in an intense quarterfinal clash.