Manchester City vs Fluminense LIVE: Result and reaction from the Club World Cup final as Alvarez nets twice and City win another trophy

Here’s the match report:

Manchester City added the Club World Cup to final season’s treble with an emphatic 4-0 win over Brazilian aspect Fluminense in Jeddah on Friday.

Julian Alvarez struck twice, setting them on their means after simply 40 seconds and wrapping up victory late on, whereas Phil Foden compelled an personal objective and grabbed the different himself.

It was supervisor Pep Guardiola’s fourth triumph in the competitors however one which got here at a price as influential midfielder Rodri was compelled off in the second half with an harm.

Phil Foden was interviewed after the match and mentioned: “Fair play to them, I love the way they play. The short passes, so they’re a great side and they didn’t make it easy today.

“I thought the lads, not just showed quality, but heart and determination. We’re not used to playing in this heat so it was difficult, but delighted with the outcome.

“Over the world really, obviously this one is so important for the club as well so I’m delighted because it’s the first time we’ve won it so it’s massive for the club.”

Manchester City have received a fifth trophy in a single calendar 12 months, and Pep Guardiola has another so as to add to his assortment.

It was an completely dominant efficiency, though City is not going to need to have a good time for lengthy, with a visit to Goodison Park scheduled for 27 December.

FT: There was no added time, the whistle blows and the fourth objective was virtually the final motion of the sport.

City have another trophy and it was fully deserved, it was a snug match for Guardiola’s aspect, but it surely regarded as although there have been some phrases exchanged after the final whistle.

88’ That was a clear strike and an excellent end from Alvarez, arrange with a intelligent contact with the outdoors of his proper foot to open up the area earlier than firing house.

The goalkeeper was crushed by the energy of the strike.

88’ GOAL! Alvarez makes it 4!

86’ The sport simply seems like it’s meandering alongside to a reasonably foregone conclusion. City are simply 4 minutes of regular time away from turning into Fifa Club World Cup champions.

83’ Kennedy has been proven a yellow card for a foul on Nunes, he was caught on the thigh there, not the nicest of tackles.

82’ Fluminese play out from the again once more, however there simply appears like there’s a little bit extra space opening up.

They are having a bit extra of the ball…

81’ City sub Foden and Ake off for Matheus Nunes and Bobb