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Club World Cup: Botafogo claim narrow win over Seattle Sounders
Botafogo kicked off the Club World Cup with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Sounders.
The Brazilians managed to hold on to the lead in the second half to start the tournament with all three points.
Brazilian champions Botafogo hung on for a 2-1 win at a determined Seattle Sounders. The Copa Libertadores holders took the lead in the 28th minute when Jair Cunha rose superbly to head in a cross curled in at pace by Alex Telles.
Igor Jesus doubled the advantage on the stroke of half-time with a bullet header. It was a different story after the break.
The Sounders dominated possession and put Botafogo’s defence under intense pressure, pulling a goal back through a deflected Cristian Roldan header.
Seattle pushed forward in search of the equaliser but some desperate defending and fine goalkeeping from John saw the Brazilian club over the line.
Palmeiras drew 0-0 with Portuguese giants Porto in Group A at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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