Drama at the Club World Cup: Chelsea Triumphs Over Benfica After Overtime Thriller!
The Club World Cup delivered a football rollercoaster! Chelsea, after two hours of intense play and overtime, defeated Benfica 4-1 in the round of 16. Yes, you read that right – 4-1, but not before fans witnessed a true football frenzy.
Early Pressure from Chelsea From the kickoff, the London side pressed hard. Pedro Neto threatened within the first 45 seconds, followed by chances from Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer. Chelsea’s defenders managed to block dangerous attacks, but it was clear this match would be a nail-biter.
Goals and Twists In the 64th minute, Reece James scored a stunning free-kick to put Chelsea ahead. Benfica fought back fiercely, with Ángel Di María equalizing from a penalty awarded after a VAR review. Early in the first overtime, Benfica was reduced to ten men after Gianluca Prestiani received a second yellow card.
Overtime and Final Victory Chelsea capitalized on their numerical advantage. Christopher Nkunku scored the go-ahead goal, and then Pedro Neto and Duzberi Hol added two more to seal a 4-1 victory.
What’s Next? Chelsea will face Palmeiras in the quarterfinals, who also advanced after overtime with a 1-0 win over Botafogo. Chelsea showed resilience but also revealed some vulnerabilities against tough opponents.
Conclusion This match proved football’s unpredictability – nothing is decided until the final whistle. Chelsea showed grit but must improve concentration, having let their lead slip during regular time. Benfica put up a strong fight but ultimately fell to the English side.
So, what do you think? Who deserved the win? Was VAR the real game-changer again? Drop your thoughts – maybe your conspiracy theory about the match will be the next big thing!
Numbers that sting:
- The match lasted nearly two hours due to weather delays and a nearly two-hour interruption.
- Chelsea scored 4 goals; Benfica scored 1.
- Benfica played with ten men in overtime.
- The Chelsea vs Palmeiras quarterfinal is scheduled for July 4 in Philadelphia.
Stick with us for more wild football stories and remember – football is life, and life can be as unpredictable and full of twists as this match was!
