Atletico Nacional defeated Club America in a penalty shootout to clinch third place in the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup at Japan’s International Stadium Yokohama.
The two teams finished regulation tied at 2-2. Miguel Borja scored the winning spot kick.
USMNT defender Ventura Alvarado started and was subbed out at halftime. The 24-year old is set to join Santos Laguna in the upcoming transfer window. After not playing for much of the year, he’s suddenly become a regular player for his club in the Club World Cup and the Liguilla Apertura.
America faces UANL in a two leg series on December 22nd and December 25th in their final matches of 2016.