Adelaide striker highlights early lead

The Brazilian scored the only goal of the game for Adelaide, who defeated Ahli to finish the Club World Cup in fifth place.

"The early goal made the game easy for us. After that we did well to defend our lead and win the game," Cristiano said after the game.

The 27-year-old also gave Ahli some credit, stressing that the Cairo giants are a club with a massive history.

Adelaide faced Ahli for the competition's fifth/sixth place game, after the Australians lost 1-0 to Gamba Osaka in the second round.