YOKOHAMA, Japan -- Jesus Corona and Cesar Delgado scored a goal apiece and Monterrey defeated Egypt's Al-Ahly 2-0 on Sunday to capture third place at the FIFA Club World Cup.

The result matched the best-ever finish at the competition by a CONCACAF representative, as the Rayados equaled the mark set by Necaxa (2000) and Saprissa (2005).

The Mexican side wasted little time getting into the game played at the International Stadium Yokohama, taking a 1-0 lead in the third minute.

Neri Cardozo delivered a pass in space towards a charging Jesus Corona near the Al-Ahly penalty area. The 19-year-old outraced defender Sayed Moawad and took a touch into the box as goalkeeper Mahmoud Abou Elseoud came off his line. Elseoud, in a moment of indecision, failed to collect cleanly and the ball caromed off Moawad. It fell invitingly for Corona, who only had to tap in for his second goal of the tournament.

Al-Ahly started to develop a better rhythm and, as a consequence, created numerous scoring opportunities.

Emad Meteab first crashed a header off the right post and, then, Monterrey goalkeeper Jonathan Orozco made a huge save after Ahmed Fathi was released on goal following a delightfully devised give-and-go.

Mohamed Aboutrika missed a chance to equalize late in the half, directing a diving header wide of the post.

Orozco continued to make his presence felt after the break, making two outstanding stops in the 64th minute. An Abdalla El Said shot from distance was pushed away by the 26-year-old, while Syed Al-Hamdy's follow-up effort off the rebound from six-yards out was saved.

Two minutes later, Monterrey put the game out of reach.

Cardozo sprinted down the left side on a counter-attack and guided a pass ahead of Cesar Delgado, who delicately chipped the ball over a charging Elseoud from 13-yards out. The goal was Delgado's third in Japan, a making him joint top scorer with Hisato Sato of Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

With a 2-0 lead, the Rayados focused on defense to seal the historic win.

After the game, Monterrey head coach Victor Manuel Vucetich conveyed his happiness with the outcome and performance.

"We are very pleased," said the 57-year-old. "We improved on what we had done in last year's tournament.

"To be on the podium is a compliment and a great satisfaction for the club, for football in Mexico and for CONCACAF."

Later in the day, Corinthians of Brazil overcame England's Chelsea 1-0 in the final for its second FIFA world championship.