Brazilian and South American champions Botafogo survived a late onslaught to beat MLS side Seattle Sounders 2-1 in their Group B opener of the Club World Cup at Lumen Field on Sunday. First-half headers from Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus gave the visitors a deserved lead but a second-half deflected effort from Cristian Roldan handed the hosts a lifeline.

With PSG and Atletico Madrid also in Club World Cup Group B, Sunday's match between the Brazilian and MLS sides was surely a must-win

Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus scored in the first half and Botafogo beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1 at the Club World Cup. Botafogo opened the scoring 28 minutes into the game as Cunha headed in a pass