Seattle, June 22, 2025 | Football Desk: Italian giants Inter Milan pulled off a dramatic comeback to defeat Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 in their second FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group E match at Lumen Field, Seattle. A stoppage-time winner from Valentín Carboni sealed the victory after Lautaro Martínez had earlier canceled out Ryoma Watanabe’s opener.
⚽ Match Summary
- 11’ – Urawa took a surprise lead through Ryoma Watanabe, who finished off a slick move initiated by Takuro Kaneko.
- 78’ – Inter’s captain Lautaro Martínez equalized with a stunning overhead volley from a Nicolo Barella corner.
- 90+2’ – Valentín Carboni, returning from an ACL injury, netted the winner after a deflected shot fell kindly to him in the box.
🔥 Key Stats
- Shots: Inter 26 – Urawa 4
- Possession: Inter 63% – Urawa 37%
- Corners: Inter 9 – Urawa 1
Despite dominating possession and chances, Inter were made to work hard by a resilient Urawa side. The Japanese club, backed by a vocal fanbase, defended valiantly but were undone by Inter’s late surge.
🗣️ Manager Reactions
“We kept believing until the end. I’m proud of the team’s spirit,” said Inter boss Cristian Chivu, praising Carboni’s comeback goal.
“Our emotion is very bad after this game. We are out of the tournament,” admitted Urawa coach Maciej Skorza, after their second straight defeat.
📊 Group E Standings (as of June 22)
- Inter Milan: 4 points (1W, 1D)
- River Plate: 3 points (1 match in hand)
- Urawa Reds: 0 points (eliminated)
Inter now prepare for a decisive clash against River Plate, with a spot in the Round of 16 on the line.
Stay tuned for more updates from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
