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Corinthians crowned

Vasco falls on penalty kicks; Necaxa takes third over Real

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Posted: Sunday July 09, 2000 12:14 PM

Agustin Delgado (left) scored in regulation and in the shootout to lead Necaxa's upset over Real Madrid. AP

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (CNNSI.com) -- Europe's disappointing showing at the inaugural FIFA Club World Championship was complete on Friday.

Surprising side Necaxa of Mexico topped traditional European powerhouse Real Madrid of Spain on penalties after a 1-1 draw Friday in the contest for third place.

The Mexican team, which captured the penalty shootout 4-3, had entered the competition as an underdog, but it showed itself to be a force after a 1-1 tie against English champions Manchester United in the first round.

Madrid striker Raul notched the game's first goal, using his left foot to volley a short, headed pass off Necaxa goalkeeper Hugo Pineda's hands in the 14th minute.

Both teams battled it out for the remainder of the half, but neither could break through.

In the second half, Necaxa equalized with goal by Agustin Delgado in the 57th minute. Delgado took a long pass on the run, controlled it with his head off the bounce and placed it past the Real netminder.

Real Madrid tried to fight back, but as rain began to pour down in the middle of the second half, neither side could pull out a goal, forcing the game into to a penalty shootout.

Samuel Etoo shot first for Real Madrid and scored. Sergio Vasquez then converted for Necaxa. Ivan Helguera tallied next for Real Madrid, but Salvador Cabrera's shot struck the post, putting Necaxa behind.

Then Steve McManaman of Real fired outside the post, and Luis Perez scored for Necaxa, tying everything back up.

Fernando Morientes got his shot in for Real Madrid, and Alex Aguinaga also scored for Necaxa. But Dorado, shooting last for Real Madrid, went badly wide, and then Agustin Delgado scored, giving Necaxa the victory.

Lineups:

Real Madrid: Bizzarri, Fernando Hierro (Ivan Campo-52), Manuel Sanchis, Raul (Samuel Etoo-66), Steve McManaman, Fernando Morientes, Savio (Prica Ognjenovic-52), Ivan Helguera, Dorado, Aitor Karanaka and Geremi.

Necaxa: Hugo Pineda, Salvador Cabrera, Sergio Almaguer, Alex Aguinaga, Luis Perez, Agustin Delgado, Markus Lopez (Ignacio Ambriz-46), Hernan Vigna (Edgar Oliva-82), Jose Milian, Cristian Montecinos (Sergio Vasquez-46) and Jose Higareda.

 

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