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·28. Juni 2025
Thunderstorm forces players off in Chelsea’s CWC last-16 clash with Benfica
Thunderstorm forces players off in Chelsea’s CWC last-16 clash with Benfica | OneFootball
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Chelsea’s bid to reach the Club World Cup quarter-finals was delayed as their clash with Benfica in Charlotte was interrupted by a thunderstorm on Saturday.
Enzo Maresca’s side were leading 1-0 and just four minutes away from securing their place in the last eight when the referee took players off the field at the Bank of America Stadium.
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Captain Reece James had broken the deadlock with a superb free-kick in 64th minute, rewarding Chelsea for a dominant display.
Yet as the final whistle neared, the sky darkened and a game which had largely been played in sweltering 32C heat was halted.
It is the latest of a number of matches in the tournament to have been paused because of a thunderstorm.
The winner of the game, when completed, will face Brazilian side Palmeiras in Philadelphia on Friday.
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