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.

Substitute Hercules' heroics helped Fluminense secure their place in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup after beating Al-Hilal 2-1. The match began on a sombre note, with both teams observing a moment of silence in memory of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.

The Saudi Arabian side seemed to be gaining more control after their equaliser, but Fluminense regained the lead in the 70th minute