NASHVILLE — Al Hilal booked their spot in the Club World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 win over Pachuca, setting up a clash with Manchester City.
Salem Al-Dawsari opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a lofted finish after a pass from Nasser Al-Dawsari, while Marcos Leonardo sealed the victory in stoppage time with an assist from Ruben Neves.
Al Hilal finished Group H unbeaten with five points after earlier draws with Real Madrid and RB Salzburg. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou kept a clean sheet with two key saves.
Pachuca, meanwhile, exit the tournament without a point after three losses.
