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    • 13th in Japanese J.League

      Al-Ahly defeat Urawa Diamonds to secure third place at Club WC

      Al-Ahly defeated Urawa Red Diamonds 4-2 in an entertaining Club World Cup third-place playoff on Friday to secure a top three finish in the tournament for the fourth time, despite losing a two-goal lead and missing a penalty. The Egyptian side, appearing in their fourth consecutive third-place playoff, finished third in 2006, 2020 and 2021, while Japan's Urawa came third in 2007. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Al-Ahly took the lead in the 19th minute when a short corner move found Mohamed Hany well outside the box and his fierce strike was parried by the keeper and Yasser Ibrahim pounced from close range. Six minutes later Al-Ahly doubled their lead when Atsuki Ito lost possession on the edge of his own area and Ahmed Koka's pass found Percy Tau who had plenty of time to take a touch before firing past Shusaku Nishikawa. Just when Al-Ahly began to cruise, Urawa pulled a goal back when José Kanté hit a first-time volley in the 43rd minute to score in his final game having announced his retirement in November. Urawa came out with renewed belief after the break and in the 54th minute Alexander Scholz fired a penalty down the middle to level the scores after a handball by Mohammed Hany. It took just six minutes for Al-Ahly to retake the lead, however, as a poor shot from Ali Maâloul took a wicked deflection off Urawa defender Yoshio Koizumi and flew past his own keeper. In the 75th minute Al-Ahly had the chance to restore their two-goal lead but Maaloul's penalty was saved by Nishikawa diving low to his right to keep his side in the game. Urawa piled on late pressure but were unable to find another goal, and the Egyptians wrapped up the win in the ninth minute of added time when Maaloul made up for his penalty miss with a stunning free kick
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        2024 Japanese J1 League Standings

        TeamGPWDLGDP
        Vissel Kobe382198+2572
        Sanfrecce Hiroshima3819118+2968
        Machida Zelvia3819910+2066
        Gamba Osaka3818128+1466
        Kashima Antlers3818119+1965
        Tokyo Verdy 196938141410056
        FC Tokyo3815914+254
        Kawasaki Frontale38131312+952
        Yokohama F. Marinos3815716-152
        Cerezo Osaka38131312-552
        Nagoya Grampus3815518-350
        Avispa Fukuoka38121412-550
        Urawa Red Diamonds38121214+448
        Kyoto Sanga38121115-1247
        Shonan Bellmare3812917-545
        Albirex Niigata38101216-1542
        Kashiwa Reysol3891415-1241
        Jubilo Iwata3810820-2138
        Consadole Sapporo3891019-2337
        Sagan Tosu3810523-2035

        Rankings

        Japanese J.League

        Goal Difference
        4
        7th
        Goals Scored
        49
        Tied-10th
        Assists
        9
        Tied-17th
        Goals Conceded
        45
        7th
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