Chelsea Advances to Club World Cup Semifinals with 2-1 Win over Palmeiras
ORLANDO, FLORIDA, USA, JUL 4 – Hercules scored the winning goal as Fluminense secured a 2-1 victory over Al Hilal and advanced to the Club World Cup semifinals, boosting their prize money to $60.8 million.
- Chelsea defeated Palmeiras 2-1 in the Club World Cup quarter-final on July 4, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
- Chelsea's victory followed a competitive match marked by an early goal from Cole Palmer and an equalizer from Palmeiras' Estevao, who will join Chelsea after the tournament.
- The game featured a lively atmosphere with 65,782 attendees, moments of silence for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva’s recent fatal car crash, and strong fan support from both sides.
- Cole Palmer scored the opening goal in the 16th minute, Estevao equalized for Palmeiras, and Chelsea secured the winner via a late deflected cross in the 83rd minute, while Maresca called it a perfect night.
- With this win, Chelsea advanced to face Fluminense in New York on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, for a place in the Club World Cup final, with Palmer expecting another tough match.
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