2013 FIFA Club World Cup: Raja Casablanca shocks Atletico Mineiro to set up final date with Bayern Munich

Home team and Moroccan champions Raja Casablanca condemned South American champions Atletico Mineiro to shock 3-1 loss to go through to the finals of the 2013 FIFA Club World Cup.

The home side roared on by thousands of home supporters took the lead six minutes into the second half when Iajour scored from 19 metres out after a swift counter attack. But in the 63rd minute Ronaldinho reminded the world of his free-kick specialty as he curled in his spot kick with pinpoint precision, hitting the inside post and most importantly bringing the South American champions level.

The turning point came in the 84th minute when Atletico defender Rever felled Iajour inside the penalty area. Moutouali converted his penalty, putting Raja back in front.

Atletico frenetically searched for an equalizer but in the last minute of stoppage time Raja capitalised on Atletico’s exposed defense when Moutouali chipped over goalkeeper Victor, only to see his shot hit the crossbar and fall to the feet of team-mate Vivien Madibe who tapped home the rebound to secure passage to the final.

Raja become the second African team to reach a Club World Cup final after Mazembe in 2010, and will face FC Bayern Munchen on 21 December at Marrakech Stadium, while Atletico will play Guangzhou Evergrande in the match for third place earlier the same day.