Estudiantes Into World Club Football Final

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 4:31 pm

Estudiantes Into World Club Football Final, Midfielder Leandro Benitez scored twice as Estudiantes of Argentina reached the final of football’s Club World Cup with a 2-1 win over eight-man Pohang Steelers of South Korea in Abu Dhabi. Steelers had three players sent-off, including goalkeeper Shin Hwa-yong, in the second half, with goalscorer Denilson taking over in goal. In this weekend’s final, South American champions Estudiantes will meet the winners of today’s semi-final between title favourites Barcelona and Atlante of Mexico.