🎥 Palmeiras v Chelsea thriller, first Club World Cup semi-final set | OneFootball

It was a kind of "revenge" for Palmeiras after the vice in the 2021 World Cup.

The Verdão fought, but fell before the Blues after being defeated by 2 x 1 this Friday (4), at the Lincoln Financial Field, in Philadelphia.

They did not succeed in guaranteeing a Brazilian semifinal in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Only Fluminense will represent the country.

A game that marked Estêvão's farewell from SEP, with a beautiful goal in his future club.

Pedro Neto PLAYED 🖤

His presence on the field was not a certainty after the death of his compatriot and friend Diogo Jota.

But the number 7 not only was related, but also started among the 11, with a tribute to his former teammate and André Silva, Jota's brother, before the ball rolled.

He had a good performance and left the field only in the final stretch, substituted by Dewsbury Hall.

Palmers' 'debut' ⚽

After performances below expectations against Los Angeles and Flamengo, Cole Palmer showed more football in the classification over Benfica.

But he owed a goal, a goal that came out at 16 minutes.

He was activated by Chalobah and ran to celebrate.

Estêvão 🆚 Chelsea

Fate wanted the Palmeiras number 41 to face precisely his future club in such a relevant game.

And the Verdão jewel had an "intimate enemy" in front of him: Cucurella, who engaged in the already expected duel on the field, but who even "appealed" after an entry out of the ball.

The second half came and Estêvão's GOLACO at seven minutes.

Blues ahead again

The game was open after the Palmeiras goal.

And chances were being created given the need for both teams.

Emi Martínez had one in a counterattack.

Paulinho almost made a difference again.

It was up to Chelsea - more incisive with João Pedro and Madueke - to get there.

Short corner kick, ball from Gusto to the area, fatal deflection, and Weverton beaten (37').

The team led by Abel was unable to exert final pressure, and Weverton even avoided the third goal twice.

📅 And now?

Chelsea and Fluminense will face each other next Tuesday (8), at the MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey.

The game will start at 16h (Brasília time).

Whoever advances will have PSG, Bayern, Real Madrid, or Borussia Dortmund in the final.

The other side of the bracket will have its two games this Saturday (5).

The final will be on the following Sunday (13), also at the MetLife Stadium.

Palmeiras returns to Brazil already needing to think about the rest of the season with the Brasileirão and the round of 16 of the Libertadores (Universitario) and the Copa do Brasil (Corinthians).

They will play again on the weekend of the World Cup final - day 12 or 13 - when they will face Santos, with the CBF yet to officially announce the date.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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