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Flamengo scores 3 second-half goals to stun Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup
- On June 20, 2025, Flamengo came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in their Group D encounter at the Club World Cup held in Philadelphia.
- Chelsea took an early lead through Portuguese winger Pedro Neto, but Flamengo launched a strong second-half comeback led by substitute Bruno Henrique.
- Henrique scored in the 62nd minute following a header from Gonzalo Plata, and Danilo extended the lead from a corner three minutes later before Wallace Yan sealed the win late on.
- Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson was sent off in the 68th minute for a studs-up challenge on Ayrton Lucas, which worsened Chelsea's position despite their initial control in the second half.
- Flamengo's victory placed them atop Group D with six points, marking a significant upset and solidifying their progression to the tournament's knockout stages.
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