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Club WC: Chelsea edge Palmeiras to reach semis

July 05, 2025

Philadelphia, July 5

A late Weverton own-goal saw Chelsea eke out a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in their FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Cole Palmer opened the scoring for Chelsea in the first half, helping the Blues set up a semi-final clash with fellow Brazilian side Fluminense in New York on Wednesday (IST), with a place in the final up for grabs.

Palmeiras responded strongly after the break, with teenage sensation Estevao - who is set to join Chelsea - netting a stunning equaliser from a tight angle in the 53rd minute.

“Tough game as we expected,” said Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca. “First half, I think we were a little bit better compared to the second half, we controlled the game much better.

"But then they scored and the game changed but at the end we scored and I think we deserved to win. Congratulations to the players, because they have been very good.”

 

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