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.

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.

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