Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Abu Dhabi: Kashima Antlers of Japan finished fourth at the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018 after losing 4-0 to Argentina's River Plate in the bronze play-off match at the Zayed Sports City Stadium on Saturday.
The 4-0 scoreline was perhaps a little flattering to the Argentines but there was no question River were more ruthless in front of goal than their opponents, notably in the latter stages of the game.
While Marcelo Gallardo’s side started strongly it was Kashima who were closest to opening the scoring in the early stages when defender Jung Seng-hyun seemingly poked the ball home from a corner. However, a VAR referral saw his effort ruled out for offside.
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