Chelsea FC won their quarter-final match against Palmeiras with a 2-1 score and has now reached the semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. In the next round, Chelsea will face Fluminense, another strong Brazilian club. It was a tough and exciting match with goals, drama, and a late winner.
Match Summary
First Goal – Cole Palmer (16th Minute)
Chelsea started strong. In the 16th minute, Cole Palmer scored a beautiful goal with his left foot from inside the box. It gave Chelsea an early 1-0 lead.
Equalizer – Estêvão Willian (53rd Minute)
In the second half, Palmeiras made a comeback. Their 18-year-old rising star Estêvão Willian scored a brilliant goal after a solo run. The score became 1-1.
Funny thing? Estêvão is actually joining Chelsea very soon, but right now he was playing against them!
Winning Goal – Own Goal by Palmeiras (83rd Minute)
In the 83rd minute, Chelsea’s Malo Gusto sent a cross into the box. The ball touched Palmeiras defender Agustín Giay and went straight into the goal. It was called an own goal, but it helped Chelsea win the match 2-1.
Chelsea’s coach Enzo Maresca said:
“It was a tough game. The team played with good energy. I’m very happy with their performance.”
He also said that Estêvão is a big talent, and Chelsea is excited to welcome him in the team after the tournament.
This Win Means a lot
- Chelsea reached the semi-final of Club World Cup.
- Next match is against Fluminense, who defeated Al Hilal in their quarter-final.
- Chelsea stopped an all-Brazilian semi-final and showed their class.
Match Recap Table
| Event | Player/Team |
|---|---|
| First Goal | Cole Palmer (16 min) – Chelsea |
| Equalizer | Estêvão Willian (53 min) – Palmeiras |
| Winning Goal | Own Goal (83 min) – Chelsea |
| Next Match | Chelsea vs Fluminense (Semi-Final) |
| Stadium | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
The Next Match?
Chelsea will now play the semi-final against Fluminense at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA. This match will decide who reaches the Club World Cup final.
Final Words
Chelsea played a solid match and showed strong spirit. Young stars like Cole Palmer and even future signing Estêvão made the match exciting. With this win, Chelsea moves one step closer to the Club World Cup trophy. Now, fans are waiting for the big semi-final against Fluminense. Will Chelsea reach the final? Let’s see!
