13.12.2014 19:40 h

Auckland into Club World Cup semis

Auckland City defeated African champions Setif of Algeria 1-0 on Saturday to reach the Club World Cup semi-finals where they will face South American heavyweights San Lorenzo.

Oceania champions Auckland grabbed the only goal after 52 minutes when central defender John Irving found the corner of the net, sending the ball past the fingertips of Sofiane Khedairia in the Setif goal.

Kiwi striker Angel Berlanga earlier saw a clever chip come back off the crossbar.

Later Saturday, Cruz Azul of Mexico meet Asian champions Western Sydney Wanderers of Australia with the winners to face mighty Real Madrid on Wednesday for a place in the final.