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Corinthians feel pressure at Club World Cup

Corinthians coach Tite admitted his side struggled under the weight of expectation after labouring to a 1-0 semi-final victory over Al Ahly in a "life or death" Club World Cup semi-final.

Corinthians forward Paolo Guerrero (2nd R) scores the only goal in the 1-0 defeat of Al Ahly in a "life or death" Club World Cup semi-final in Toyota, Japan on December 12, 2012. Corinthians coach Tite admitted his side struggled under the weight of expectation after labouring to victory.

A solitary goal from centre-forward Paolo Guerrero was enough for the Copa Libertadores winners to overcome the Egyptian outfit and reach Sunday's final, likely to be a heavyweight clash against European champions Chelsea.

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    Discussion 2 : 13 Dec 2012 at 16.032

    Is it just me or was the Corinthian goal offside? At least one attacker and probably three (including goal scorer Guerrero) seemed to be well ahead of the in line Egyptian defence. After great first thirty minutes Corinthians melted and should present no problems for the winner of the other semi. Al Ahly deserved to win but had passengers up the middle. Sad to see malicious little posers like Emerton allowed to dive and niggle his way through 80 minutes. Surely this crap will not be tolerated in the final.

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    Discussion 1 : 13 Dec 2012 at 16.021

    Is it just me or was the Corinthian goal offside? At least one attacker and probably three (including goal scorer Guerrero) seemed to be well ahead of the in line Egyptian defence. After great first thirty minutes Corinthians melted and should present no problems for the winner of the other semi. Al Ahly deserved to win but had passengers up the middle. Sad to see malicious little posers like Emerton allowed to dive and niggle his way through 80 minutes. Surely this crap will not be tolerated in the final.

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