In a thrilling showdown in New Jersey, Chelsea secured a 2-0 win over Fluminense, sending fans into a frenzy as they booked their ticket to the FIFA Club World Cup final! ⚽️
Joao Pedro, 23, made his first start a memorable one. The forward, who was signed from Brighton for 60 million pounds just last week, opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a fabulous curled strike from outside the box. This goal was extra special as it came against his boyhood club, Fluminense, showing both his skill and heartfelt respect to his roots.
The first half also saw Chelsea’s defense in top form, with defender Marc Cucurella making a crucial goal line clearance after a slick move by Jhon Arias, ensuring a narrow 1-0 lead at the break.
After the restart, the momentum continued. Just 11 minutes into the second half, Joao Pedro fired in his second goal with a ferocious shot following a brilliant pass from Enzo Fernandez. The strike, which rattled the underside of the crossbar before finding its way into Fabio's goal, sealed a memorable 2-0 victory.
With the final match looming, Chelsea now look ahead to facing either Real Madrid or PSG in what promises to be an electrifying finale. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting journey to the top! 🔥
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Chelsea reach FIFA Club World Cup final after 2-0 win over Fluminense
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