Brazil's Palmeiras registered a 2-0 victory over Egypt's Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday in a match that was disrupted by adverse weather conditions at the Metlife Stadium. Palmeiras struck twice early in the second half to build a good lead before weather disrupted proceedings.

The Club World Cup clash between Palmeiras and Al Ahly in Group A was suspended Thursday because of a weather warning.

Palmeiras defeated Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup after play was suspended for approximately 40 minutes in the second half due to severe weather conditions. The Group A match, between Brazil’s Palmeiras and Egypt’s Al Ahly,