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Mamelodi Sundowns were making their first appearance at the Club World Cup.


Quarter-final
Wednesday 14th Dec. 2016
 
Mamelodi Sundowns vs Jeonbuk Motors 4:1

African Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa lost again at the Club World Cup going down 4:1 to Jeonbuk Motors in Osaka.

Wednesday's win for the Asian champions from South Korea means they claim fifth place in Japan ahead of Sundowns.

Kim Bo-kyung, Lee Jong-ho and an own-goal from Ricardo Nascimento gave Jeonbuk a 3.0 lead before half-time.

Percy Tau scored for Sundowns early in the second half before Kim Shin-wook's header sealed the win.

Sundowns lost to Japanese champions Kashima Antlers 2:0 in their other game on their debut at the tournament on Sunday.

 

 

15 Dec 2016
(BBC Sport UK)

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