US EditionFlamengo scores 3 second-half goals to stun Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup
- On June 20, 2025, Flamengo mounted a second-half comeback to secure a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in their Group D match of the Club World Cup held at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.
- Chelsea took an early lead after Flamengo fullback Wesley’s error allowed Portuguese winger Pedro Neto to score in the 13th minute.
- Flamengo equalized through substitute Bruno Henrique’s tap-in in the 62nd minute, quickly followed by Danilo’s close-range goal and a red card to Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson in the 68th minute.
- Wallace Yan, on the pitch for only a minute, sealed Flamengo’s comeback with a rebound goal in the 83rd minute as Chelsea’s penalty appeal was denied.
- Flamengo topped Group D with six points from two wins, while Chelsea stood second with three points after this second consecutive Flamengo victory.
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Filipe Luis proud of Flamengo's resilience in win against Chelsea
PHILADELPHIA: Flamengo manager Filipe Luis said he was extremely proud of his team’s resilience and composure as they fought back from a goal down to beat Chelsea 3-1 in their Club World Cup clash on Friday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
The scenes in Philadelphia this Friday were exactly what FIFA was looking for when it devised this expanded version of the World Cup of Clubs. A clash of football cultures was fully visible when Brazilian club CR Flamengo faced English giant Chelsea at Lincoln Financial Field. Under a beautiful early summer sun, Lincoln—a stadium accustomed to the noise of being home to Philadelphia Eagles—was overflowing with joy as 54,000 fans shouted at their…
FIFA Club World Cup: Flamengo fights back to stun Chelsea 3-1 and stay top of Group D
Flamengo overturned a first-half deficit to defeat Chelsea 3-1 in their Club World Cup Group D clash on Friday, with second-half goals from Bruno Henrique, Danilo, and Wallace Yan securing the Brazilian side’s second consecutive win in the tournament.
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