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Flamengo Overturn Chelsea Lead to Secure 3-1 Win After Jackson Red Card

Chelsea must beat Esperance de Tunis without Nicolas Jackson to secure last-16 qualification

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Jackson sees red for Chelsea, Flamengo celebrate scoring in their turnaround victory.
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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 gave Chelsea a 13th-minute lead with a solo strike but the Blues could not sustain their advantage
  • Bruno Henrique equalised in the 62nd minute before Danilo headed Flamengo ahead three minutes later and Wallace Yan sealed the comeback in the 83rd
  • 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
  • The defeat leaves Chelsea second in Group D on three points, requiring a final-group victory to advance to the knockout stage
  • Jackson will miss the decisive match against Esperance de Tunis through suspension, creating an opportunity for Liam Delap to start