"Italian side Inter Milan and Mexican club Monterrey secured their spots in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup in the United States on Thursday after winning their Group 5 matches. Inter Milan claimed a 2-0 victory over Argentina's River Plate, while Monterrey delivered a crushing 4-0 win against Japan's Urawa Reds.

In the first match, Inter Milan secured their second consecutive tournament victory by defeating Argentina's River Plate 2-0, topping their group and guaranteeing advancement to the Round of 16. Inter's goals came from young Italian striker Pio Esposito in the 72nd minute, followed by a second goal from teammate Alessandro Bastoni in stoppage time (90+3).

At the Rose Bowl Stadium in California, Mexico's Monterrey dominated with a 4-0 rout over Japan's Urawa Reds, qualifying as the group's runner-up. Monterrey's goals came from Nelson Deossa in the 30th minute, Germán Berterame doubled the lead in the 34th minute, Jesús Corona added a third in the 39th minute, and Berterame sealed the victory with a fourth goal deep in stoppage time (90+7).

The final Group 5 standings saw Inter Milan finish top with seven points, followed by Monterrey in second place with five points. Argentina's River Plate placed third with four points, while Japan's Urawa Reds ended at the bottom without any points."