Al-Ahly could not keep pace with the South American champion, who imposed his style of play since the beginning of the match, and settled it with two clean goals scored by Rafael Vega (39) and Dodo (49).
Al-Ahly’s task was complicated by the expulsion of its defender Ayman Ashraf, after a violent intervention on Palmeiras striker Rooney, in the 81st minute.
Palmeiras qualified for the final of the Club World Cup, which will be held in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, for the first time in its history, and the winner will wait for the match between Chelsea and Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia.
Al-Ahly will play the match for third and fourth place, for the second consecutive edition, against the loser of the match against Chelsea and Al-Hilal.
