FIFA Club World Cup: Esperance fall to Flamengo

Esperance Sportive de Tunis had a false start to the FIFA Club World Cup after suffering defeat to Flamengo on Monday.

The game played at Lincoln Financial Field stadium in Philadelphia saw Esperance from Tunisia lose 2-0 to the Brazilian outfit.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Luiz Araujo scored a goal in either half to guide Flamengo to victory.

The game saw former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho earn his debut at Flamengo, a team he recently joined.

Esperance is one of the four teams representing Africa at the tournament. Al Ahly from Egypt was the first to play and drew goalless against Inter Miami on the opening day of the tournament.

Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa will be in action on Wednesday morning against Ulsan HD from South Korea while Wydad AC of Morocco who are in Group G will face defending Champions Manchester City tomorrow.

Esperance who are in Group D will return to action on Saturday against Los Angels FC who also lost their first group game 2-0 to Chelsea.

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