AFCON 2025
Chelsea football club secured a place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup after a comprehensive win over Benfica.
The Blues progressed despite a delay in the final in the final moments of the match due to weather conditions in Charlotte and conceding a late equalizer.
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Captain Recce James scored a brilliant free-kick to put the Chelsea ahead in the second half but Angel Di Maria scored a penalty in added time after resumption to drag the tie into extra-time.
However, the reigning Conference League champions took advantage of Gianluca Prestianni’s red card in extra time to seal a 4-1 win.
