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Ventura Alvarado and Club America advance in 2016 FIFA Club World Cup

Club America defeated Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, 2-1, in the quarterfinals of the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup at the Suita City Football Stadium in Osaka, Japan. Argentine striker Silvio Romero scored two second half goals to lead his club over the reigning AFC Champions League winner from the K League.

American defender Ventura Alvarado entered the match as a substitute in the 70th minute.

Club America qualified for the competition by winning the 2015-2016 CONCACAF Champions League. The Mexican power faces Real Madrid in the semifinals on Thursday, December 15th at the International Stadium Yokohama.