Chelsea won an important match against Brazilian club Palmeiras in the FIFA Club World Cup. The game was played on July 4, 2025, in the United States. Chelsea scored two goals and Palmeiras scored one. The final score was 2–1 in favor of Chelsea. This win helped Chelsea move into the semi-final of the tournament, where they will now face Fluminense.
Cole Palmer Score Opening Goal
The first goal of the match came in the 16th minute. Cole Palmer, one of Chelsea’s young players, got the ball inside the box and calmly put it into the net. It was a well-taken goal, and it gave Chelsea the lead early in the game. Palmer looked very confident and sharp. His goal made the Chelsea fans very happy and gave the team a strong start.
After the match, Palmer said,
“The coach told us to stay calm and keep passing the ball. That’s exactly what we did, His words showed how focused and prepared the team was.”
Palmeiras Equalizes with a Powerful Strike
At the beginning of the second half, Palmeiras came back strong. One of their young players, Estevao, scored a beautiful goal from a difficult angle. He ran past a defender and shot the ball into the top corner. The goal was not only important for the match but also emotional. Estevao is joining Chelsea next season, so this was his last game for Palmeiras. He played very well against the team he will soon be joining.
A Late Own Goal Wins Game for Chelsea
The match stayed level at 1–1 for a long time. Both teams tried very hard to find a second goal. The players ran with full energy, and the fans were loudly cheering for their teams. As the clock moved closer to the end of the game, it looked like the match might go into extra time.
But in the 83rd minute, Chelsea made a strong attack down the right side. One of their defenders, Malo Gusto, sent a fast and dangerous cross into the Palmeiras penalty box. The ball was heading toward Chelsea’s forwards, and the Palmeiras defenders rushed back to stop it. In a quick moment, Agustín Giay, a Palmeiras player, stretched his leg to block the ball. Unfortunately, instead of clearing it away, the ball touched his foot and went into his own goal.
Coach Maresca Praises the Team
After the match, Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca was very happy with his team’s performance. He said,
“We played a smart game. I’m also happy for Estevao he scored a great goal. It was a perfect night for everyone.”
Maresca praised his players for staying focused and working hard. He also mentioned that Chelsea controlled the game better in the first half and deserved to win.
Chelsea will Face Fluminense in the Semi-Final Game
After their hard-fought 2–1 win over Palmeiras, Chelsea has now moved forward in the Club World Cup. The team is feeling confident, and the players are proud of what they have achieved so far. But the journey is not over yet. Chelsea’s next match will be even more important they will play in the semi-final against Fluminense, another strong team from Brazil.
Fluminense also reached the semi-final by winning their earlier game. They have many talented players and are known for their fast and skillful style of play. Just like Palmeiras, they are not easy to beat. This means that Chelsea will have to be fully prepared if they want to win again and make it to the final.
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