Thursday, December 08, 2016

FIFA Club World Cup: Kashima Antlers Outlast Auckland City In Tourney Opener

At Yokohama, Japan:
Kashima Antlers' Mu Kanazaki, left, celebrates after scoring a goal Auckland City during their match at the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)
Goals from Shuhel Akasaki (67') and Mu Kanazaki (88'; that's him celebrating after scoring) carried Japanese champions Kashima Antlers to defeat OFC titleholders Auckland City of New Zealand 2-1 in Thursday's opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup.

Associated Press photo by Shuji Kajiyama

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