Monterrey held on to claim a 0-0 draw with River Plate in a prickly Group E clash at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena in the Club World Cup on Saturday as both clubs maintained their hopes of advancing to the knockout rounds.

River Plate and Monterrey played to a lively 0-0 draw in the second round of group play at the Club World Cup.

River Plate and Monterrey played a physical game with few chances and little room for players like Mastantuono and Canales. In the end, a 0-0 draw at the Rose Bowl kept Group E of the Club World Cup