The FIFA Club World Cup got off to a thrilling start with Red Bull Salzburg taking down Pachuca 2-1. The Austrian giants weathered a storm – literally – as a torrential downpour halted play for nearly an hour just after halftime. The match was filled with excitement and scoring chances for both sides.
Oscar Gloukh’s stunning goal gave Salzburg the early lead, finding the back of the net in the 42nd minute. The Mexicans responded after the rain delay, with Bryan González tying the game on a direct free kick. But Salzburg wasn’t about to let the momentum slip away. Karim Onisiwo scored the winner in the 76th minute, capitalizing on a clever move by captain Bidstrup down the right flank.
The win puts Salzburg at the top of Group H with three points. Real Madrid and Al Hilal trail behind with one point each, while Pachuca sits at the bottom. The next challenge for Salzburg is coming up soon.
Group H Standings
- Red Bull Salzburg – 3 points
- Real Madrid – 1 point
- Al Hilal – 1 point
- Pachuca – 0 points