M. Kanazaki has scored a goal for Kashima Antlers! Assist by Y. Suzuki.
Assist Yuma Suzuki
Goal Mu Kanazaki
GOOOOAAAALLL! Kanazaki makes it 2-0 to Antlers from close range.
86'
Time is running out for Sundowns.
84'
Y. Suzuki enters the game and replaces S. Akasaki.
Substitution Shuhei Akasaki Yuma Suzuki
83'
Antlers keeper Kushibiki fails to deal with a cross and the ball goes out for a Sundowns corner-kick.
81'
Zwane's throw in is cleared away by the Antlers defence.
79'
S. Vilakazi enters the game and replaces K. Billiat.
Substitution Khama Billiat Sibusiso Vilakazi
77'
Sundowns are now applying pressure on Antlers.
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75'
Fifteen minutes left for Sundowns to restore parity.
74'
Antlers striker Kanazaki heads the ball wide of the target from side the Sundowns box.
71'
A. Laffor enters the game and replaces T. Morena.
Substitution Thapelo James Morena Anthony Laffor
70'
GOOD SAVE! Antlers defender Yamamoto forces Sundowns keeper Onyango into a good low save.
67'
Sundowns coach Mosimane made a tactical change pulling out a striker Castro for a defender Zwane.
65'
S. Zwane enters the game and replaces L. Castro.
Substitution David Leonardo Castro Cortés Siyanda Zwane
63'
Y. Endo has scored a goal for Kashima Antlers! Assist by S. Doi.
Goal Yasushi Endo
Assist Shoma Doi
GOOOOAAAALLLL! Endo makes it 1-0 to Antlers as the Japanese side's pressure pays off.
61'
M. Kanazaki enters the game and replaces A. Nakamura.
Substitution Atsutaka Nakamura Mu Kanazaki
60'
It remains goalless as we reach the hour-mark.
58'
Sundowns launch a quick counter attack and Dolly fires wide of the target following a good run by Tau.
56'
The Japanese side are still dominating possession in the second-half.
54'
CLOSE! Antlers midfielder Endo's attempt from range sails just over the Sundowns goal-posts.
52'
GOOD CLEARANCE! Sundowns defender Nascimento's clear the ball away from danger.
50'
Sundowns keeper Onyango is fouled inside the box and his side are awarded a free-kick.
48'
Antlers are looking lively in the opening stages of the second-half.
46'
The second-half is underway.
45'
The fourth official has added one minute.
43'
Dolly sends his Sundowns teammate Tau through on goal, but the latter is ruled off-side this time.
41'
Sundowns are enjoying more ball possession at the moment.
39'
Sundowns' long range shot specialist Kekana unleashes a thunderous shot which goes inches wide of the target.
37'
Sundowns are dominating this encounter as the half-time break approaches.
35'
GOOD SAVE! Antlers keeper Kushibiki parries away Sundowns midfielder Mabunda's shot as the South African side continue to press their Japanese opponents.
33'
Play is stopped after Antlers midfielder Yamamoto collided with Sundowns keeper Onyango.
32'
CLOSE! Langerman plays a good low cross which finds his Sundowns teammate Billiat, who directs the ball just over the crossbar.
30'
It is still goalless here at the Suita City Football Stadium as we reach the half-hour mark.
29'
GREAT SAVE! Sundowns winger Tau is sent through on goal, but he is well denied by Antlers keeper Kushibiki.
27'
Billiat sets up his Sundowns teammate Dolly, who fires over the Antlers goal-posts from the edge of the box.
25'
Sundowns full-back Morena pushes forward, but his low cross is blocked by Antlers defender Shoji.
23'
Antlers keeper Kushibiki gathers Sundowns midfielder Mabunda's header with ease following a free-kick.
21'
Play is stopped as Antlers defender Shoji is down injured.
19'
Antlers are enjoying more ball possession at the moment, but they are struggling to penetrate the Sundowns defence.
17'
Sundowns are looking dangerous on the counter thus far.
15'
It remains goalless here at the Suita City Football Stadium in Osaka.
14'
GOOD SAVE! Antlers keeper Kushibiki denies Sundowns full-back Morena following a quick move by the South African side.
12'
Sundowns defender Arendse does well to clear a dangerous cross inside the box.
10'
Antlers defender Daigo's cross is blocked as the home side look to launch an attack.
8'
CHANCE FOR SUNDOWNS! Billiat plays a cut-back pass, but Castro fires wide of the target.
Sundowns midfielder Mabunda's long range effort sails wide of the target.
2'
The two sides are sharing ball possession evenly in opening stages of the game.
1'
The match is underway.
Good afternoon and welcome to our live text commentary of the 2016 Fifa Club World Cup quarter-final clash between Japanese side Kashima Antlers and South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns at the Suita City Football Stadium in Osaka.
Let's see how the two teams line-up this afternoon - starting with the home side Antlers.
Sundowns subs: Mweene, Sandilands, Nthethe, S Zwane, Soumahoro, Mbekile, Mashaba, Mohomi, Modise, T Zwane, Laffor, Vilakazi
Fifa Club World Cup debutants Antlers qualified for the global tournament after winning the 2016 J1 League title.
Sundowns, who are also making their first appearance in the Fifa Club World Cup, qualified for the competition after winning the 2016 Caf Campions League.
Both teams are on the pitch as kick-off approaches.
HALF-TIME: Antlers 0-0 Sundowns.
FULL-TIME: Antlers 2-0 Sundowns.
That's all from the Suita City Football Stadium. Join us again next time. Cheers!
Antlers will now take on Colombian side Atlético Nacional in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while Sundowns face South Korean outfit Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the fifth place spot match.
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