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America 1-2 Guangzhou Evergrande: Late comeback sets up Barca semifinal

Dec 13, 2015 5:04:00 AM

The Chinese side will meet the European champion in the semifinal of the Club World Cup after a stunning late comeback against the Mexican club.

A stoppage-time header from Paulinho completed a late comeback for Guangzhou Evergrande as the Asian side defeated Club America 2-1 in the Club World Cup quarterfinal on Sunday.

With a meeting with Spanish and European champion Barcelona on the line, Guangzhou looked to be heading for defeat as the side trailed 1-0 with 10 minutes remaining in Osaka.

Oribe Peralta had given America the lead early in the second period, only for substitute Zheng Long to restore parity in the 80th minute.