Leonel Vangioni’s wonder goal may be a warning sign for Liverpool as Monterrey beat Al-Sadd 3-2 in a Club World Cup quarterfinal.
Vangioni, the former River Plate and AC Milan man, laced an aesthetic marvel to open the scoring, the ball rocketing around the back of the goal.
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Another ex-River Plate man, Rogelio Funes Mori, scored before halftime to insure Monterrey’s advantage. Al-Sadd outscored Monterrey in the second half, but couldn’t get a late equalizer.
Monterrey meets Premier League powers Liverpool in a Wednesday semifinal. The Reds are bringing their best side to the tournament despite a League Cup date on Tuesday.
Liga MX has never put a team in the Club World Cup Final.
The other semifinal will see Brazil’s Flamengo meet Saudi side Al-Hilal.
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Leo Vangioni gives Monterrey the lead in their Club World Cup semifinal vs Al Sadd in spectacular fashion. #ClubWC pic.twitter.com/L1lZEpue0D
