On Tuesday night (24), Chelsea beat Tunis specimen 3-0 at the Lincoln Financial Field Stadium in Philadelphia for the Club World Cup.
With the score, the London team secured the classification for the round of 16, eliminated the Tunisian team and now faces Benfica in the next phase of the Intercontinental Tournament.
In addition, Chelsea may also be on the way in the quarterfinals. This is because the English club was on the same side as Brazilians in the rowing of the tournament and, if it is from Benfica, faces those who pass the other round of the round of 16.
How was the game
The duel was entirely dominated by, while the Spered sought to create chances in quick counterattacks.
Chelsea created good chances throughout the first stage. Badiashile, Delap, Dawsbury-Hall and Acheampong took danger, but did not swing the nets.
In addition, the situation has changed. After a foul charged by Enzo Fernández, Adarabioyo headed in the corner and opened the scoring. Two minutes later, Delap received, gave beautiful spin in the marking, cut the defender and spotted with category to do the second.
In the second stage, Chelsea continued to attack and creating the main opportunities. Enzo and Madueke scared Ben Said with dangerous kicks.
With 30 minutes of play, Andrey Santos risked kick from outside the area, the ball hit Meriah’s arm inside the area and the arbitration signaled a penalty. After checking in VAR, the bid was annulled.
In the final stretch, the English club missed a clear chance against an opportunity that Guiu, the Blues, had to finish in front of the goalkeeper, but did not beat Ben Said.
However, in the last move of the match George risked a shot from outside the area and, although it seems an easy ball, goalkeeper Ben Said did not hold right and took the third goal, which closed the account.
Next game
Returns to play on Saturday (28). At 5 pm (from Brasilia), the blues face Benfica at Bank of America in Charlotte.
