Chelsea played Fluminense in the Club World Cup semi-final. This was Joao Pedro’s first start for Chelsea since his big move. He scored two beautiful goals one in the 18th minute and another in the 56th minute. The first was a curling shot from the box, and the second came after a fast break and strong finish. He didn’t celebrate because he respects his old club.
Joao Pedro Shines in His First Start in Chelsea
One of the biggest stars of the match was Joao Pedro. This was his first full match for Chelsea after joining the team. He played with great energy and scored both goals for Chelsea. The first goal came in the 18th minute. He made a powerful shot from inside the box, and the ball curved beautifully into the net.
In the second half, he scored again in the 56th minute. This time, Chelsea made a quick counter-attack, and Pedro finished with confidence. Even though he was happy, he did not celebrate loudly.
After the match, Joao Pedro said:
“I’m happy to score for my new team, but I also respect Fluminense. They are part of my football journey.”
Fluminense Try hard but struggles to finish chances
Fluminense started the match with energy and had a few good chances. They almost scored in the first half, but Chelsea’s defender Marc Cucurella cleared the ball just before it crossed the line. Fluminense also thought they earned a penalty in the second half, but after a video review, the referee canceled the decision.
Despite the loss, Fluminense played bravely and fought hard.
Fluminense captain Marcelo said:
“We gave everything. Chelsea played well, but we are proud of how we played too. We will come back stronger.”
Small disagreement between Chelsea players during the game
In the second half of the match, there was a small moment of tension between two Chelsea players Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer. During an attacking move, Jackson had the ball and was running toward the goal. Cole Palmer was also in a great position nearby, ready to receive the ball and possibly score. But instead of passing to Palmer, Jackson decided to take the shot himself. The ball missed the target, and the chance was gone.
Palmer was clearly upset. Right after the play, he raised his hands in frustration and said something to Jackson. Fans noticed the exchange, and the moment quickly got attention on TV and social media. It seemed like a disagreement, but nothing serious.
Chelsea prepares for final match of the Club World Cup
After beating Fluminense, Chelsea has now reached the final of the FIFA Club World Cup. This is a big moment for the team. They will play against a very strong club in the final possibly a top team like Real Madrid or another champion team from Europe or South America.
The final match will not be easy. Chelsea knows they will need to give their best performance to win. The players are training hard, listening to their coach, and staying focused.
