Chelsea are by to the semi-final of the FIFA Membership World Cup following a tough fought 2-1 victory over Brazilian facet Palmeiras within the quarter-finals.
The match which was performed on the Lincoln Monetary Discipline loved a unbelievable environment with followers having fun with the encounter.
Chelsea captain Reece James picked up an damage throughout the heat up and was changed within the beginning lineup by Andre Santos.
Earlier than the match, Softfootball reported that the hype was all about Estevao Willian and he didn’t disappoint together with his memerising shows that satisfied followers that Chelsea had signed a unbelievable expertise. Additionally, one other Chelsea new signing Joao Pedro made his debut for the Blues within the match and was sensible.
Cole Palmer, who has endured a quiet match by his personal requirements gave Chelsea a primary half lead with an excellent purpose however Estevao made it 1-1 within the second half in opposition to membership he’s becoming a member of after match.
Malo Gusto then had his cross deflected into internet by Palmeiras defender Giay Agustin and that personal purpose sealed victory for the European Convention League winners.
The Blues will nonetheless play the semi-final with out new signing Liam Delap after the previous Ipswich ahead picked up one other yellow card and a suspension.
Talking after the match, Chelsea Coach Enzo Maresca stated: “I’m completely happy as a result of we gained and I’m completely happy completely happy as a result of Estevao scored. It was the right evening.”
Chelsea legend, Mikel Obi was not impressed with Enzo Maresca’s facet general efficiency however pleased with the win.
“It doesn’t matter the way it goes in. A purpose is a purpose and we’re into the semi-final.
“Very worrying [second half], very sloppy. We performed into their arms. Finally we’re so fortunate with the purpose,” Mikel Obi stated on BBC Sport.
Softfootball can reveal that Estevao was named the superior participant of the match aka man of the match.
A number of Chelsea gamers had been seen speaking to the 18-year-old on the pitch together with Cole Palmer after the sport as he shall be becoming a member of them in London after the match.
Chelsea will now face one other Brazilian facet Fluminense within the semi-final of the FIFA Membership World Cup on Tuesday at New Jersey.
Fluminense is Pedro’s boyhood membership and he has warned his new Chelsea teammates to be prepared for that encounter.
“We have to be prepared for Fluminense. I do know them nicely. I do know they’ll give 100%,” Pedro stated.
