Global press reacts as: "Salzburg's youngsters weather storm“

Latin America took on Europe in a World Cup clash that saw a dream goal and an XXL storm interruption. Our Red Bulls' World Cup opening win caught the imagination worldwide. We have gathered some of the international views for you here. 

International press views on our Club World Cup clash v CF Pachuca

 

El Universal (Mexico): "The new Pachuca under the charge of 'Jimmy' played with a philosophy that aimed to keep control of the ball, which created more problems than advantages, as the young Austrian side went after everything and tore around the pitch." 

ESPN Deportes (USA/Mexico): "The hero of the match was Red Bull Salzburg's goalkeeper, Christian Zawieschitzky, who saved two big chances in the first half - a shot and header from Salomón Rondón, which would have sent the Tuzos in front."

The New York Times (USA): "A great header from substitute Karim Onisiwo put the Austrians on the way to the win."

 

Walla! Sport (Israel): "Oscar Gloukh could not have wished for a better start. The 21-year-old midfielder led Red Bull Salzburg to a 2-1 win over Mexican side Pachuca in his first match at the Club World Cup."

FIFA.com: "Salzburg's youngsters weathered the storm. The foundations are now firmly in place, and it will be fascinating to see just what this young squad is capable of." 

 

BILD (Germany): "XXL interruption at the Club World Cup match. The lightning was striking in the sky above the stadium, as biblical rain lashed down. The referee had no alternative but to break play! Only an-hour-and-a-half later could the game resume. What entertainment it served up too with a spirited Salzburg side going 2-1 up with Onisiwo's goal in the 76th minute to send the Austrians to the top of the group."

kicker (Germany): "Former Mainz player Onisiwo braved a 99-minute delay with the Austrian side not allowing the extreme weather to knock them out of their stride against Mexican outfit Pachuca."

The Asian Football Confederation: "Oscar Gloukh scored one of the goals of the tournament so far as FC Salzburg beat CF Pachuca 2-1 in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 to move top of Group H on Wednesday. Gloukh's stunning strike and Karim Onisiwo's second-half header secured three hard-earned points." 

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