Francesco Pio Esposito scored in the 72nd minute and Alessandro Bastoni added an insurance goal in stoppage time to lead Inter Milan to a 2-0 win over River Plate on Wednesday night and into the second round of the Club World Cup.

Argentine side River Plate are out of the Club World Cup, finishing their final group match with nine players as they are beaten by Inter Milan, who progress to the knockout stages.

SEATTLE, Washington (Reuters) -Inter Milan scored twice in the last 18 minutes to beat River Plate 2-0 on Wednesday and progress to the knockout stage of the Club World Cup as Group E winners and send the Argentines home.