emirates7 - Chelsea advanced to the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup, currently taking place in the United States, after a 2-1 win over Brazil’s Palmeiras on Friday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Cole Palmer gave Chelsea an early lead in the 16th minute, but Palmeiras leveled the score through Estêvão Willian in the 53rd minute. The decisive moment came in the 83rd minute, when Weverton netted the winning goal for the English side.
Chelsea will now take on Brazil’s Fluminense, who also booked their semi-final spot with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.
Cole Palmer gave Chelsea an early lead in the 16th minute, but Palmeiras leveled the score through Estêvão Willian in the 53rd minute. The decisive moment came in the 83rd minute, when Weverton netted the winning goal for the English side.
Chelsea will now take on Brazil’s Fluminense, who also booked their semi-final spot with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.