All the fans' attention is focused on Lincoln Financial Field, where the second quarter-final of the FIFA Club World Cup takes place between two powerful representatives of Europe and South America: Chelsea and Palmeiras... These are also the two main characters of the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup final, where the eventual winner is Chelsea.
Cole Palmer opened the scoring early for Chelsea, scoring for the first time at the FIFA Club World Cup
The English representative took the initiative and opened the scoring in the 16th minute thanks to Cole Palmer. From a favorable pass from Trevoh Chalobah, the young English player received the ball, played a beat and went past three blue shirts before finishing with a tricky shot, defeating Palmeiras goalkeeper Weverton.
Estevao beats Levi Colwill, scores impressive goal for Palmeiras
Palmeiras also quickly proved that they were not an easy opponent to bully, with their attacks directed towards the goal guarded by Robert Sanchez. In the 53rd minute, Estêvão - the young face who will officially join Chelsea after this tournament - had a tricky dribble before unleashing a dangerous half-volley. The ball hit the crossbar and bounced into the Chelsea net, to the astonishment of the entire English team's defense.
Newcomer Joao Pedro had an impressive debut for Chelsea
The match was evenly balanced for most of the second half. When both teams were probably thinking about a draw and calculating tactics for extra time, the turning point came in the 83rd minute. Malo Gusto brought the ball in from the left wing, the ball hit Agustin Giay's foot and changed direction, leaving the Palmeiras goalkeeper only time to see the ball hit his hip before flying straight into his own net. The goal was counted as an own goal by Weverton, making the 38-year-old goalkeeper's pain even more bitter.
Malo Gusto's shot hit Agustin Giay's foot, causing goalkeeper Weverton to miss his stride.
Palmeiras players held their heads in their hands, not understanding what was happening.
The remaining time was too little for the South American representative to find an equalizer, especially when Chelsea proactively slowed down the tempo and played tightly to preserve the score. The 2-1 victory brought coach Enzo Maresca's team to the semi-finals and the remaining representative of English football is on the verge of winning the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup according to the assessment of the statistics company Opta.
Gusto was welcomed by the whole team
In addition to the two goals, the match also witnessed many tense situations. Both Levi Colwill and Liam Delap of Chelsea (along with Richard Rios of Palmeiras) received enough yellow cards, will have to sit out to watch their teammates play in the semi-finals.
Under coach Maresca, Chelsea showed clear progress in terms of tactics and ability to control the game.
Cole Palmer's continued scoring is a positive sign for "The Blues", while names like Chalobah or Malo Gusto, including rookie Joao Pedro, have also left a clear mark.
Chelsea dreams of recreating the feat of 4 years ago
As for Palmeiras, despite being eliminated, they still have the right to be proud of their fierce and dedicated performance. Estêvão, with his outstanding performance, promises to be the future of Brazilian football and… Chelsea!
Having overcome a tough challenge from the South American side, Chelsea will now face another Brazilian side, Fluminense, in the semi-finals. If they continue their current form, the London side can dream of reaching the FIFA Club World Cup final for the second time after winning the 2021 title.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/vuot-ai-palmeiras-chelsea-doat-ve-ban-ket-fifa-club-world-cup-196250705103839753.htm
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