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Chelsea Advance to Club World Cup Semi-Finals With Late Own Goal

Chelsea will meet Fluminense at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday after a late own goal sealed their 2-1 victory in Philadelphia.

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Overview

  • Cole Palmer opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a composed finish after driving into space at the edge of the box.
  • Eighteen-year-old Estevao Willian, set to join Chelsea after the tournament, levelled in the 53rd minute with a stunning tight-angle strike.
  • Malo Gusto’s cross deflected off Agustin Giay and goalkeeper Weverton in the 83rd minute to produce the decisive own goal.
  • With Moises Caicedo suspended, Enzo Maresca handed debutant Andrey Santos his first start in the holding midfield role.
  • Chelsea remain unbeaten in the knockout phase of FIFA’s expanded 32-team Club World Cup as they pursue their first title.