Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras: FIFA Club World Cup Final – Chelsea win the Club World Cup thanks to Havertz’s late spot-kick in extra time! Lukaku headed the Blues ahead in the 55th minute, but Palmeiras pulled themselves back into it with Veiga’s penalty which was awarded after Silva’s handball. It stayed 1-1 for the majority of extra time before Luan used his arm to block Azpilicueta’s shot and Chelsea were awarded a penalty. Havertz stepped up and coolly converted it in the 118th minute. Luan’s game got worse with the defender being sent off seconds before the final whistle for a rash challenge on Havertz. Follow InsideSport.IN for the latest sports news and updates.
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras: Chelsea are ‘Champions of the World’ as they beat Palmeiras to claim their first FIFA Club World Cup trophy; Havertz scores 117th-minute winner
Chelsea win their first-ever Club World Cup title, and it’s their second piece of silverware this season after their Super Cup triumph in August. Palmeiras’ wait for the trophy goes on, with their 10-match winning run also coming to an end with this defeat.
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Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras: Chelsea are ‘Champions of the World’
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras: FIFA Club World Cup Final – Chelsea won their first Club World Cup title after beating Palmeiras 2-1 on Saturday. Scorers: Lukaku 55′, Havertz 117′ (P); Veiga 64′ (P); The UEFA Champions League holders were the ones to settle into the match first as Chelsea’s midfield quickly gained control of the pitch.
But they couldn’t find a way to create any worthwhile chances with efforts from Kai Havertz and Thiago Silva falling short of breaking the deadlock. Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras, however, were able to send some warning signs of their own down at the other end with Rony and Dudu coming the closest to finding the game’s opener
After a cagey 45 minutes, things stood 0-0. And unfortunately for Thomas Tuchel’s side, they also lost Mason Mount due to injury. Coming out after the break Chelsea dominated the flow of the game again and eventually found their scoring touch.
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras: Chelsea beat Palmeiras in the FIFA Club World Cup Final; Havertz scores the winner
A cross from Callum Hudson-Odoi (who was a threat all night) met the head of a towering Romelu Lukaku 10 minutes into the restart. Palmeiras then stepped things up themselves and were handed a chance to make things all square after VAR called a handball against Silva. Raphael Veiga then sent Édouard Mendy the wrong way in front of club supporters for 1-1.
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras: FIFA Club World Cup Final –The equaliser set the final up for a dramatic finish as the match went into extra time. Chances continued to fly at either end with a few coming close until another penalty at the hands of VAR handed Chelsea a lifeline with penalties looming.
Havertz, who won the Champions League title for the Blues, beat goalkeeper Weverton to break Palmeiras’ hearts and win the title. To make matters worse for the Brazilian club, they finished the game with 10 men after Luan Garcia (who was at fault for the late penalty) was sent off.
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras: Chelsea are ‘Champions of the World’ as they beat Palmeiras to claim their first FIFA Club World Cup trophy; Havertz scores 117th-minute winner
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