Chelsea, Palmeiras and Club World Cup
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SportsLine's Brandt Sutton reveals his picks for the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal matchup between Chelsea and Palmeiras at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday
Chelsea sealed a 2-1 victory over Palmeiras to set up a Club World Cup semi-final tie against Fluminense. Enzo Maresca's side were made to work in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday as they now head to New Jersey for the last four.
An 83rd-minute Weverton own goal from a deflected Malo Gusto cross gave Chelsea a nervy 2-1 win over a spirited Palmeiras side in the Club World Cup quarter-finals at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday.
Premier League side Chelsea is favored to advance vs. Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarterfinals tonight, but the underdogs have not lost in this tournament.
Abel Ferreira’s side emerged triumphant from a grueling fight against reigning Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo. The rivalry and animosity between the two Brazilian sides was evident, but Palmeiras were the better team on the day and deservedly made it to the quarterfinals.
Palmeiras have reportedly turned down offers from Wolves, Nottingham Forest, and Roma for Inter Milan target Richard Rios.This according to Italian broadcaster SportItalia, via FCInterNews.Palmeiras
He provided an assist in Chelsea's 4-1 win against Benfica in the Round of 16. He scored in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Palmeiras in the quarterfinal.
Chelsea dominated early and then overcame a surging Palmeiras to clinch a spot in the Club World Cup semifinals. Chelsea dispatched Palmeiras 2–1 to march on to the Club World Cup semifinals in a game that ended up being closer than it appeared in the first half.