Al Ahly failed to create enough opportunities, says Riveiro on Palmeiras loss

PALMEIRAS drew first blood in Club World Cup Group A with a 2-0 victory over Al Ahly on Thursday in New Jersey.

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Lionel Messi's Inter Miami beat FC Porto 2-1 in the group's other clash on Thursday after two goalless draws in the first round of fixtures.

The Al Ahly match was suspended in the 63rd minute because of a weather warning, with players and fans at the MetLife Stadium instructed to “take shelter” because of a nearby storm.

Palmeiras were leading by two goals at the time, with a Wessam Abou Ali own goal sending the Brazilians ahead in the 49th minute, before Flaco Lopez doubled their lead on the Egyptians 10 minutes later.

It was the third match at the tournament affected by adverse weather at the tournament.