
Botafogo's Igor Jesus scores the winning goal for the Brazilian side against Paris Saint-Germain in Pasaden. — AFP/File
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Pasadina, United States: European Champions Paris St. Germain suffered a defeat of the 1-0 Club World Cup to the Brazilian team on Thursday when Lionel Messi illuminated the tournament with a brilliant free kick winner for Inter Miami.
With the start of the second round of group matches, Athletico Madrid and Pamiras also won, but it was the Botafogo who stole the headlines.
Egor Jesus’ first half -goal proved to be the difference, as last year’s Copa Lbertedors winners sealed all in the Knockout round of Group B in front of 53,699 fans in the California Passadina Rose Bowl.
The Champions League finals are a favorite choice for the tournament of PSG FIFA’s 32 teams after a brilliant season ending with a 5-0 demolition of Inter-Milan 5-0.
But the hopes of winning them, which used to be the first side in the last 16, were confronted by Rio de Janeiro because of a flexible performance by his opponents.
“Many people were surprised, but we showed how strong Botafogo was,” said Jesus, a goal scorer after the victory, which kept all South American representatives unbeaten in the United States.
“It was a difficult game and we had to defend well, and we did our job and scored a goal.”
Botafogo took the lead against the game race for 36 minutes when Jefferson Sourno distributed PSG Defense and released Jesus.
He then worked brilliantly for the wrong foot to cover Villen Pacho before sweeping into the shot, which defeated the goalkeeper Gyan Li Donarroma a bit in the past.
“We knew this was a very difficult match,” said PSG coach Louis Enrique. He defended very well. “
“This club is very severe and difficult and all teams are very encouraging, especially when they are playing against us.”
Botafogo’s victory left them firmly firmly from the last 16, with the final group game against Athletico on Monday.
Athletico bounced back to PSG by 4-0 as Diego Simon defeated Seattle Sounds 3-1.
Pablo Barros scored twice, including the 11th minute opener, which hit the cross -bar.
The Belgian Excel came out of the bench at half-time and almost Immediately made it 2-0 immediately, with Marcos Laurent shot shook the shot on a wooden work.
Albert Rusk quickly pulled a back for Seattle, just to score 3-1 for Barros.
Botafogo Top Group B with six points, with PSG and Athletico, each and Seattle face a possible end after two defeats.
Earlier, Messi scored a trademark-free kick to win a 2-1 return for Inter-Miami against Puerto in Group A to win.
Argentina’s superstar found the upper corner with a seat piece after half a time to get a wonderful victory by the MLS and provide them with a strong opportunity for development. The initial fines of Samo Ihuva gave Puerto the lead and was better in his first half.
But Telasko Seygovia blew up Miami’s level, and then Messi’s free kick helped them claim to have a remarkable skull.
“It’s a great pleasure, the whole team made a great deal of effort, we worked really well,” Messi told Broadcaster Dzon.
“This is a really important victory for us and we have to enjoy it.
“You can see that we want to compete and today we really competed against a good European team.”
Jevir Mascharano has four points with two games, which means they are the top level of the group with Palmerus. Brazilian residents defeated Egypt’s divine 2-0 at the Met Life Stadium outside New York. A Wesum Abu Ali’s own goal gave Palico Lopez the 49th minute lead to Palico Lopez before doubled his advantage.
The match was then suspended in the 63rd minute due to the weather warning, with players and fans instructed to seek refuge due to a nearby storm.