US EditionLate Own Goal Sends Chelsea Past Palmeiras and Into Semifinals
PHILADELPHIA, USA, JUL 5 – Chelsea advanced to the Club World Cup semifinals after a late own goal by Palmeiras defender Agustin Giay secured a 2-1 win, with 65,782 fans attending the match, officials said.
- Chelsea advanced to the semifinals of the Club World Cup on Friday with a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
- Chelsea took an early lead through Cole Palmer's goal at 16 minutes before Palmeiras equalised via Estevao's stunning strike in the 53rd minute.
- The winning goal resulted from a Malo Gusto cross deflecting off Palmeiras defender Bruno Fuchs and wrongfooting goalkeeper Weverton seven minutes before the end.
- Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed his delight, highlighting that the victory and Cole Palmer’s goal made for an ideal evening.
- Chelsea will take on Fluminense, whose team is led by Thiago Silva, a former player for Chelsea, in the semifinals on Tuesday in New York, extending their series of matches against Brazilian clubs.
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An 83rd-minute Weverton own goal from a deflected Malo Gusto cross gave Chelsea a nervy 2-1 win over a spirited Palmeiras side in the Club World Cup quarter-finals at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday. Cole Palmer also got on the scoresheet in the first half for Chelsea, who move on to face more Brazilian opposition in Fluminense in New York on Tuesday with a place in the final on the line. Palmeiras roared back after halftime with teenage winge…
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ThePatriotLight - PHILADELPHIA – An 83rd-minute Weverton own goal from a deflected Malo Gusto cross gave Chelsea a nervy 2-1 win over a spirited Palmeiras side in the Club World Cup quarterfinals at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday.Cole Palmer also got on the scoresheet in the first half for Chelsea, which moves on to face more Brazilian opposition in Fluminense in New York on Tuesday, with a place in the final on the line.Palme…
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