Club World Cup: Flamengo Overpowers Chelsea After Jackson's Red Card

Club World Cup: Flamengo Overpowers Chelsea After Jackson's Red Card
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Match Summary

FIFA Club World Cup - Group Stage, Group D

Final Score: - Flamengo 3 - Chelsea 1

The intense battle took place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. After 90 minutes plus 7 of action, Flamengo emerged victorious with a 3-1 triumph over Chelsea.

Key Moments

Flamengo

  • Bruno Henrique netted a goal at the 62nd minute to equalize.
  • Danilo surged Flamengo ahead with a goal in the 65th minute.
  • Wallace Yan sealed Flamengo’s win by scoring in the 83rd minute.

Chelsea

  • Pedro Neto put Chelsea ahead with an early goal in the 13th minute.
  • N. Jackson was sent off with a red card at the 68th minute, shortly after entering the game.

Assists: - Flamengo’s goals were assisted by G. Plata at the 62nd and 83rd minutes, and Bruno Henrique in the 65th.

Match Overview

  • Chelsea initially led with Neto’s goal, but was soon pegged back by Henrique’s equalizer. Danilo’s swift follow-up goal further tilted the scale in Flamengo’s favor. Jackson’s red card left Chelsea vulnerable, paving way for Yan to secure Flamengo’s triumph.
  • Chelsea earlier notched a win against LAFC with a 2-0 score, while Flamengo defeated ES Tunis by the same margin.

Match Officials

  • Referee: Iván Arcides Barton Cisneros
  • Video Assistant Referee: Guillermo Pacheco Larios
  • Assistant Referees: David Moran, Henry Antonio Pupiro
  • Fourth Official: Ning Ma
  • Assistant VAR Official: Erick Yair Miranda Galindo

Match Statistics

Statistic Flamengo Chelsea
Possession 52.5% 47.5%
Shots 13 10
Shots on Target 9 3
Fouls 14 14
Corners 8 5

Team Lineups

Flamengo (Home, Managed by Filipe Luís) - Formation: 4-2-3-1

  • Goalkeeper: A. Rossi
  • Defenders: Ayrton Lucas, Léo Pereira, Danilo, Wesley
  • Midfielders: Jorginho, E. Pulgar
  • Attackers: Luiz Araújo, G. de Arrascaeta, Gerson (C), G. Plata

Chelsea (Away, Managed by Enzo Maresca) - Formation: 4-3-3

  • Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
  • Defenders: Marc Cucurella, L. Colwill, T. Chalobah, M. Gusto
  • Midfielders: E. Fernández, M. Caicedo, R. James (C)
  • Attackers: Pedro Neto, L. Delap, C. Palmer

Final Thoughts

Flamengo’s strategic play, coupled with Chelsea’s unfortunate red card, led to a significant 3-1 victory, positioning them strongly in Group D.

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