Thrilling Draw Sends Palmeiras and Inter Miami to Club World Cup Knockouts

Palmeiras secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Inter Miami at Hard Rock Stadium, allowing both teams to advance to the Club World Cup round of 16. Despite being down to Inter Miami's early lead, Palmeiras rallied with goals from Paulinho and Mauricio, while Messi had multiple attempts but didn't score.

In an exhilarating display at the Hard Rock Stadium, Palmeiras staged a comeback to draw 2-2 with Inter Miami, ensuring both clubs progressed to the Club World Cup round of 16. The tie secured both teams' advancement despite intense competition in the Group A standings.

Inter Miami seemed poised to top the group following goals from Tadeo Allende and veteran Luis Suarez. However, Palmeiras made a late surge with Paulinho scoring in the 80th minute, followed by Mauricio delivering the decisive equalizer.

Despite Messi's numerous chances and the crowd's fervent chants, the iconic player did not find the net. As Palmeiras and Inter Miami look toward their next matches, the stage is set for high-stakes encounters against Botafogo and Paris Saint-Germain, respectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)