Andreas Schjelderup scored in the 13th minute to give Benfica a 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in scorching heat on Tuesday, sending the Portuguese club to the top of Group C in the Club World Cup.

Benfica outshone already qualified Bayern Munich 1-0 in the blazing US sun on Tuesday to snatch top spot in Group C at the Club World Cup. Andreas Schjelderup swept home on 13 minutes after passive Bayern defending on the artificial turf and the Portuguese side clung on in the second half.

Benfica beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in searing heat at the Club World Cup on Tuesday to progress to the last 16 as group winners, while minnows Auckland City claimed a memorable draw against Boca Juniors.- Another weather delay - That result meant whatever Boca did against Auckland City in Nashville would not be enough to qualify,