Monterrey looked good value in their first match of the 2019 Club World Cup, downing Qatari hosts Al Sadd 3-2 thanks to goals from Leonel Vangioni, Rogelio Funes Mori, and Carlos “Charly” Rodríguez.
Monterrey had a great chance in the first minute when Jesús Gallardo hit a shot from the left wing that clattered off of the corner of the crossbar. Al Sadd had a good opportunity in the next minute at the other end as Marcelo Barovero was caught out of position but the defense was able to hold strong until an Al Sadd player was ruled offside, stopping play.