Palmeiras Defeat Al Ahly 2-0 After Weather Delay at Club World Cup

Palmeiras secured a 2-0 victory over Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium, benefiting from an own goal by Al Ahly's Wessam Abou Ali and a goal by José López. After a weather delay of around 30-40 minutes due to severe thunderstorms, Palmeiras maintained control, with strong defensive play including a clean sheet supported by goalkeeper Weverton. Palmeiras faced early pressure from Al Ahly but improved significantly in the second half, turning the match around after Abou Ali's own goal and López's well-taken finish. A notable moment was Palmeiras’ Raphael Veiga initially receiving a red card for a challenge, which was downgraded to a yellow after VAR review, allowing Palmeiras to keep their key player on the field. Palmeiras now leads Group A with four points, while Al Ahly remains scoreless through two matches. The match was marked by Palmeiras’ tactical adjustments and resilience amid challenging weather conditions, setting them up for a crucial upcoming game against Inter Miami.