Match report
Chelsea Defeats Palmeiras 2-1 in FIFA Club World Cup Showdown
Chelsea
2–1
AET
Palmeiras
Feb 12, 2022
Chelsea emerged victorious in the FIFA Club World Cup, defeating Palmeiras 2-1 in a closely contested match. Despite Palmeiras equalizing through a penalty, Chelsea's second-half penalty from Kai Havertz sealed their win. Chelsea's disciplined defense and key substitutions played a pivotal role in holding off the Brazilian side's late surge.
Key Facts
- • Chelsea defeated Palmeiras 2-1 in the FIFA Club World Cup
- • Romelu Lukaku scored the opening goal in the 54th minute
- • Raphael Veiga equalized for Palmeiras with a penalty in the 64th minute
- • Kai Havertz scored the winning penalty in the 117th minute
- • Luan received a red card for Palmeiras in the 120th minute
Lineups
Chelsea
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 16 Edouard Mendy (G)
- 4 Andreas Christensen (D)
- 6 Thiago Silva (D)
- 2 Antonio Rüdiger (D)
- 28 César Azpilicueta (M)
- 7 N'Golo Kanté (M)
- 8 Mateo Kovačić (M)
- 20 Callum Hudson-Odoi (M)
- 19 Mason Mount (F)
- 29 Kai Havertz (F)
- 9 Romelu Lukaku (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Kepa Arrizabalaga
- 13 Marcus Bettinelli
- 14 Trevoh Chalobah
- 31 Malang Sarr
- 3 Marcos Alonso
- 5 Jorginho
- 17 Saúl Ñíguez
- 18 Ross Barkley
- 23 Kenedy
- 22 Hakim Ziyech
- 11 Timo Werner
- 10 Christian Pulišić
Palmeiras
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 21 Weverton (G)
- 2 Marcos Rocha (D)
- 13 Luan (D)
- 15 Gustavo Gómez (D)
- 22 Joaquín Piquerez (D)
- 14 Gustavo Scarpa (D)
- 10 Rony (M)
- 28 Danilo (M)
- 8 Zé Rafael (M)
- 7 Dudu (M)
- 23 Raphael Veiga (F)
Substitutes
- 42 Marcelo Lomba
- 31 Mateus Oliveira
- 12 Mayke
- 30 Jailson Siqueira
- 26 Murilo Cerqueira
- 6 Jorge
- 4 Benjamin Kuscevic
- 11 Wesley
- 20 Eduard Atuesta
- 19 Breno Lopes
- 29 Rafael Navarro
- 16 Deyverson
Timeline
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31' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: Mason Mount · On: C. Pulisic
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54' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalR. Lukaku · Assist: C. Hudson-Odoi
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60' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1Off: Ze Rafael · On: Jailson
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62' Palmeiras Var · Penalty awardedDudu
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64' Palmeiras Goal · PenaltyRaphael Veiga
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76' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Lukaku · On: T. Werner
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76' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Hudson-Odoi · On: Saúl Ñíguez
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77' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2Off: Rony · On: Wesley
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78' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3Off: Raphael Veiga · On: E. Atuesta
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90' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Christensen · On: Malang Sarr
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90' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Kovačić · On: Hakim Ziyech
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103' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 4Off: Dudu · On: Rafael Navarro
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105' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardWesley
Foul
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115' Chelsea Var · Penalty awardedC. Azpilicueta
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116' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardLuan
Handball
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117' Chelsea Goal · PenaltyK. Havertz
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118' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardK. Havertz
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118' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 5Off: Marcos Rocha · On: Deyverson
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120'+6 Palmeiras Card · Red CardLuan
Professional foul last man
Match Stats
| Stat | Chelsea | Palmeiras |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 22 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 67% |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 20 | 11 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 790 | 321 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 14 | 5 |
| Possession | 71% | 29% |
| Accurate Passes | 689 | 214 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Romelu Lukaku's early goal put Chelsea in front, giving them a much-needed boost
- ▸ Palmeiras leveled through Raphael Veiga's penalty, bringing the match back to equilibrium
- ▸ Chelsea capitalized on a late penalty awarded to them, with Kai Havertz netting the decisive goal