Palmeiras, Porto Play Goalless Draw in Club World Cup Opener New Jersey

Palmeiras and FC Porto played to a 0-0 draw in their opening Group A match of the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium, marking their first competitive meeting. Palmeiras dominated much of the match with numerous scoring opportunities, particularly through young talents like Estêvão and Vitor Roque, but were repeatedly denied by Porto's substitute goalkeeper Claudio Ramos, who made multiple crucial saves including a remarkable triple save in stoppage time. Both teams showed cautious starts and tactical adjustments in the second half, with Palmeiras pushing harder late in the game, including a header that hit the post, but were unable to break through Porto's resilient defense. Palmeiras head coach Abel Ferreira acknowledged the draw as a fair outcome given the quality of Ramos' performance and emphasized his team's need to improve for upcoming matches. The result keeps all four teams in Group A level on points, following a similar 0-0 draw between Inter Miami and Al Ahly. Overall, the match showcased Palmeiras' attacking promise and Porto's defensive grit, setting the stage for a competitive group phase in the tournament.