Teen sensation Alexandre Pato and Luiz Adriano gave South American champion Internacional a hard-fought 2-1 semifinal win over Al Ahly in the Club World Cup on Wednesday.

News photoInternacional forward Luiz Adriano reacts after scoring the decisive goal in the 72nd minute on Wednesday against Al Ahly of Egypt at National Stadium in the semifinal of the Club World Cup. Internacional won 2-1. KYODO PHOTO

Substitute Luiz Adriano, on for the injured Alexandre, scored the winner on 72 minutes at Tokyo's National Stadium, expertly guiding his header in off the post to set up a potential mouthwatering final against European giant Barcelona.