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Skorza takes blame for Urawa's defeat

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

Skorza takes blame for Urawa's defeat

Jeddah: Maciej Skorza said he was to blame for Urawa Red Diamonds' defeat to Al Ahly FC in their FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 bronze medal playoff tie on Friday.

Three-time AFC Champions League™ winners Urawa fought back from 2-0 down to level the tie, only for Egypt's Al Ahly to walk away with the win.

Urawa denied by Al Ahly

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

Urawa denied by Al Ahly

Jeddah: Urawa Red Diamonds finished fourth in the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 after losing 4-2 to Egypt’s Al Ahly in the third place playoff at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Friday.

It was a heartbreaking end for the Japanese side after having fought their way back from 2-0 down to draw level. 

Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v Al Ahly FC (EGY)

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Preview - 3rd Place Playoff: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v Al Ahly FC (EGY)

Jeddah: Urawa Red Diamonds will aim to bring the curtains down on their FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 campaign with a medal on Friday.

The three-time AFC Champions League™ winners face African champions Al Ahly FC in the third-place playoff seeking to emulate their 2007 finish.
 
Urawa, despite a spirited display, eventually had to concede defeat to Manchester City in the semi-finals on Tuesday, with the European champions cruising to a 3-0 win. 

Skorza expects wiser Urawa to bounce back against Al Ahly

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Skorza expects wiser Urawa to bounce back against Al Ahly

Jeddah: Head coach Maciej Skorza said Urawa Red Diamonds will learn from their FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 semi-final defeat to Manchester City to bounce in the third place play-off against Egypt’s Al Ahly on Friday.

European champions City were frustrated by the well-organised Japanese side during the opening half but took the lead through Marius Hoibraten’s own goal in stoppage time, before Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva each got their names on the scoresheet to book a place in the final against Brazil’s Fluminense.

Urawa's hopes dashed by Manchester City

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

Urawa's hopes dashed by Manchester City

Jeddah: Manchester City stormed to a 3-0 victory over three-time AFC Champions League™ winners Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 at King Abdullah Sports City on Tuesday.

The English side set up a Friday date in the final with Copa Libertadores champions Fluminense after the Brazilians defeated Egypt’s Al Ahly 2-0 on Tuesday while Urawa will look to collect their second bronze medal in the competition after 2007 when they face the CAF Champions League winners in the earlier Friday kick-off.

Veterans power Fluminense into final

Tue, 19 Dec, 2023

Veterans power Fluminense into final

Jeddah: Fluminense head coach Fernando Diniz credited his side's experience for riding out an Al Ahly storm to reach the final of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 with a 2-0 win on Monday.

Two goals in the final 20 minutes in Jeddah by Jhon Arias, from the penalty spot, and then John Kennedy carried the Brazilians into Friday's final against European Champions League winners Manchester City or Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds.

Preview - SF: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v Manchester City (ENG)

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

Preview - SF: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v Manchester City (ENG)

Jeddah: Urawa Red Diamonds will dare to dream when they face Manchester City in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 on Tuesday.

The three-time AFC Champions League™ winners booked their semi-final spot with a hard-earned 1-0 second round win over Mexico's Club Leon and will take to the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium with a spring in their step despite the huge challenge European champions Manchester City will pose.
 
Urawa's progress to the semi-finals helped ease some of their pain after an underwhelming season where their AFC Champions League title defence ended in the group stage while they finished fourth in the J1 League. 

It was written in the stars, says Urawa hero Schalk

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023

It was written in the stars, says Urawa hero Schalk

Jeddah: Urawa Red Diamonds hero Alex Schalk said it was his destiny to score the goal which took the Japanese side into the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 semi-finals on Friday. 

The forward netted in the 78th minute, having come off the bench for Tomoaki Okubo just five minutes earlier with the win booking three-time AFC Champions League winners Urawa a semi-final showdown with Manchester City.

Al Ahly end Al Ittihad's dream

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023

Al Ahly end Al Ittihad's dream

Jeddah: Al Ahly comfortably beat Al Ittihad 3-1 in the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Friday.

The win means Al Ahly will face  Copa Libertadores winners Fluminense next while Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds will take on European champions Manchester City in the other semi-final tie.  

Urawa set up Manchester City showdown

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023

Urawa set up Manchester City showdown

Jeddah: Urawa Red Diamonds beat Club Leon 1-0 in the second round of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Friday. 

The win takes three-time AFC Champions League™ winners Urawa into a semi-final clash with European champions Manchester City on Tuesday.

Preview - 2nd Round: Al Ahly FC (EGY) v Al Ittihad FC (KSA)

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Preview - 2nd Round: Al Ahly FC (EGY) v Al Ittihad FC (KSA)

Jeddah: Al Ittihad FC are determined to rise to the occasion yet again when they face Al Ahly FC in a FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 second round tie on Friday.

The reigning Saudi Arabian champions played scintillating football to defeat New Zealand's Auckland City 3-0 in the first round on Tuesday and will be eager to carry that form into the tie against Al Ahly. 

Preview - 2nd Round: Club Leon (MEX) v Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

Preview - 2nd Round: Club Leon (MEX) v Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN)

Jeddah: Urawa Red Diamonds will look to put a difficult season behind them by launching an assault for the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 title when they open their campaign on Friday.

The three-time AFC Champions League™ winners meet Mexico's Club Leon in what promises to be an exciting second round clash at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah.