In a dynamic second half performance, Urawa Reds earned their win against Club Leon of Mexico with Schalk emerging as a true game-changer in the FIFA Club World Cup.

The pivotal moment in the match was created by the former Servette striker, who coolly slotted past Rodolfo Cota after breaking through on a deft ball from Jose Kante.

After that, Schalk kept up his bad play against the Mexicans, winning and just missing a late free kick that also earned Leon captain William Tesillo a second yellow card.

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Alex Schalk, a super-sub, won the game for Urawa Reds against Club Leon, putting the Asian champions in position for a thrilling FIFA Club World CupTM final-four matchup with Manchester City.

In a close, nail-biting match at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, the Dutchman gave his Japanese employers the victory with a goal 12 minutes from time, and only five minutes after coming off the bench.

Even if there were never many opportunities,

The Asian champions will now play the European monarchs, captained by the record-breaking Pep Guardiola, on Tuesday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.