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Flamengo Fight Back to Beat Chelsea 3-1, Leaving Blues’ Knockout Hopes in Doubt

Chelsea must beat Esperance de Tunis in their final group match to keep alive their last-16 bid following a second-half collapse that saw Nicolas Jackson sent off

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Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca looks on during his team's 3-1 defeat against Flamengo at the Club World Cup

Overview

  • Pedro Neto put Chelsea ahead in the 13th minute with a solo strike that capped a counterattack after a Flamengo mistake.
  • Substitute Bruno Henrique equalised in the 62nd minute and then set up Danilo to put Flamengo ahead three minutes later.
  • Nicolas Jackson was shown a straight red card in the 68th minute for a studs-up challenge on Ayrton Lucas, leaving Chelsea with ten men.
  • Wallace Yan sealed the comeback with an 83rd-minute goal as Flamengo secured their second consecutive win to top Group D with six points.
  • Chelsea remain second with three points and will likely need a victory over Esperance de Tunis to advance to the knockout stage.