Midfielder Leandro Benitez scored twice as Estudiantes of Argentina reached the finalm of football's Club World Cup with a 2-1 win over eight-man Pohang Steelers of South Korea in Abu Dhabi.
Steelers had three players sent-off, including goalkeeper Shin Hwa-yong, in the second half, with goalscorer Denilson taking over in goal.
In this weekend's final, South American champions Estudiantes will meet the winners of tomorrow's semi-final between title favourites Barcelona and Atlante of Mexico.
Auckland City play African champions TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo tomorrow morning in the play-off for 5th.
