US EditionNkunku's Extra-Time Goal Sparks Chelsea to Weather-Delayed 4-1 Win over Benfica in Club World Cup
- In Charlotte on June 28, lightning prompted a near two-hour suspension in the 86th minute, with Chelsea winning 4-1 after extra time to advance at the Bank of America Stadium.
- Following lightning reports, US safety protocols prompted evacuation, causing nearly two hours of delay during Chelsea's match against Benfica.
- Chelsea dominated with 63% possession, 22 shots , and goals from James and Nkunku in extra time, after a weather delay and Benfica's late equalizer.
- Chelsea's victory secures their spot in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals against Palmeiras, highlighting tournament progression despite weather-related delays.
- Given recurring thunderstorms, US summer storms threaten future tournament disruptions and safety protocols at global events like the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
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The Londoners leave after almost two hours of rest in the extension and now meet Palmeiras.
Chelsea score three goals in extra time to defeat Benfica at Club World Cup
Christopher Nkunku scored off a rebound in extra time and Chelsea went on to beat Benfica 4-1 in a FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 match at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday. The contest was delayed for two hours due to lightning, and took nearly five hours to complete.Nkunku's tiebreaking goal came in the 108th minute, with Benfica playing a man down after Gianluca Prestianni received a red card. Moises Caicedo's left-footed shot from the lef…
Chelsea knocked out Benfica 4-1 from the Club World Cup in the US with three goals in extra time. Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored in nine minutes. Chelsea will face Brazilian side Palmeiras in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
At the Club World Cup in the United States, Chelsea defeated Benfica 4-1 in the round of 16 on Saturday, despite a thunderstorm and extra time.
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