Chelsea into FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals after nearly 4 hours

Chelsea beat Benfica 4-1 after a match that lasted nearly four hours due to bad weather, winning the right to enter the quarter-finals of the 2025 Club World Cup, where they will face Brazilian representative - Palmeiras.

The match between Chelsea and Benfica in the 1/8 round of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup was dramatic and lasted nearly 4 hours.

With the clock ticking down to the 86th minute, the referee was forced to halt play due to poor weather conditions in Charlotte, including the threat of lightning near Bank of America Stadium. Chelsea were leading 1-0 thanks to a goal by captain Reece James in the 84th minute.

Chelsea sink Benfica in extra time

After the break, the match resumed but the drama did not stop. In the 90+5 minute of injury time, Di Maria equalized 1-1 for Benfica from the penalty spot, forcing the two teams into extra time. Just 2 minutes later, the turning point appeared when Prestianni received a red card, leaving Benfica with only 10 men.

Taking advantage, Chelsea scored 3 goals in extra time thanks to Nkunku (108th minute), Neto (115th minute) and Dewsbury-Hall (117th minute), closing in on a resounding 4-1 victory. With this result, The Blues qualified for the quarter-finals and will face Palmeiras - the Brazilian representative who defeated Botafogo. This is considered one of the most dramatic and unforgettable matches of this year's tournament.

Chelsea starting lineup

England representative dominated after the opening whistle

Cucurella almost opened the scoring

The first 45 minutes ended with a score of 0-0.

Liam Delap regrets missing the opportunity

In the 64th minute, Reece James took a dangerous free kick from the left wing to open the score for Chelsea.

The Blues captain celebrates excitedly

Cole Palmer congratulates James

Goal

Chelsea: James (64'), Nkunku (108'), Neto (115'), Dewsbury-Hall (117')
Benfica: Di Maria (90'+5 pen)

Photo source: Chelsea Photos, OneFootball

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