Tunisian outfit Espérance has registered its first win at the FIFA Club World Cup after seeing off Los Angeles in their Group D clash on Friday.

The two sides met at the Geodis Park in Nashville, where the North Africans dictated play to become the second African team to win a match at this tournament after Mamelodi Sundowns.

Youcef Belaili’s 70th-minute goal earned Espérance all three points and eliminated the Major League Soccer (MLS) team from the competition.

Espérance, now with three points, are level with Chelsea FC but sit in third place on goal difference after two rounds of matches. Brazil’s Flamengo top the group after beating Chelsea 3-1.

“We played as a team today, and we fixed the problems that we had for the last game. We are grateful for the three points,” commented Espérance winger, Elias Mokwana.

The Blood and Gold will pocket $2 million (R36 million) for their victory, adding to a participation fee of $9.55 million [R170 million].

The final Group D games are on Tuesday, 24 June. Los Angeles face Flamengo at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, while Espérance meet Chelsea at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns are in action on Saturday evening against German side Borussia Dortmund at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.