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Inter Milan secure Club World Cup final place

Baku, December 17 (AZERTAC). Under-fire Inter Milan manager Rafael Benitez saw his side clinch their place in the Club World Cup final after a 3-0 win over Seongnam Ilhwa in Abu Dhabi.

The European champions had won just two of their last nine games before flying to the Middle East, putting Benitez`s future at the San Siro in doubt.

But goals from Dejan Stankovic, Javier Zanetti and the returning Diego Milito overcame the Asian champions.

Inter will meet Africa`s TP Mazembe, from DR Congo, on Saturday.

Inter were boosted by the return of Argentine striker Milito following a five-week absence, as well as Brazil international goalkeeper Julio Cesar and Romanian defender Cristian Chivu for the semi-final at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

The Italian champions have suffered 42 separate injuries already this season - the highest number in Serie A - and are seventh in the league with 23 points, 13 behind leaders and city rivals AC Milan.

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