The Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Palmeiras went all the way to extra time, but a 117th-minute penalty by Kai Havertz meant that the Blues were able to lift the trophy for the first time in their history.
Romelu Lukaku gave Chelsea 10 minutes into the second half of normal time, but nine minutes later Palmeiras were able to draw level through a Raphael Veiga penalty, following a Thiago Silva handball. It then took until the 117th minute - the 27th minute of added time - for the next goal to be scored, as a handball by Luan resulted in Havertz getting his name on the scoresheet, as he did in last season's Champions League final.
It was far from an easy game for Chelsea against the Copa Libertadores champions, as they found it difficult at times to break down Palmeiras' defence. The evidence of that is shown by the way in which only one of the three goals arrived in normal play, as Callum Hudson-Odoi's excellent cross was thunderously headed past Weverton by Lukaku.
The Palmeiras goal came via Raphael Veiga from the penalty spot after Thiago Silva threw his arm up towards the ball while jumping to make a header. It was an easy decision for the referee, and Veiga made no mistake as he sent Edouard Mendy the wrong way to draw things level.
The remainder of normal time saw Palmeiras look to hold on, and it was a similar strategy in extra time too, until Luan was adjudged to have got his hand on the ball. Havertz then became the Blues' hero once again, as he assumed responsibility and scored from 12 yards out to ensure that it is Chelsea's name that is on the Club World Cup trophy. At last, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has now won every trophy on offer.
Swaelee666
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Thank you Lampard for these signings Thank you TT for transforming them into champions Thank you Havertz for always coming through when it matters!!ππππ
ikefrancis
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Mendy for the Ballon d or
Josh0521
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I ACKNOWLEDGE YOU IF NOBODY DOESβ£οΈβ£οΈβ£οΈβ£οΈβ£οΈ
Masterdecor
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this man really need to be appreciated by the world
Boahenedmund
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Even Kai Havertz's tongue is blueπππCongrats CFCπππ₯
SamiCamironezi
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Havertz in trophy winning game Vs Havertz in Normal games
MANDY92
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If you know you know.... Do not underrate the power of "3" on Chelsea Jersey.
Thaj
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Havertz is like a death to any team Chelsea that Chelsea plays in finals if you think I'm lying ask Manchester village, sorry I mean city.
Seriousness
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Senegal got Mendy and they won their first Ever Afcon Trophy. Chelsea got Mendy and we won our first Ever FIFA Club Trophy. Infact I am changing my name to Mendy and I will surely get my Crush on VALZ DAYπ€£π€Έ
Yeyacdis
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Do you know that Only Chelsea fans are online...... Other fans are just surprise about Chelsea and winning trophies...
GodwinzJ
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Congratulations to the blues πππ Champions of the world π
Imposing
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As if the Champions League final wasn't enough, Havertz had to do it again[Crylaugh]
Thaj
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The look on this lady's face looking at Havertz like "please can I be your girl?" ππππ
ProfessaQwekuDhegudd
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Thanks to you Super Frank Lampard for signing these players to Chelsea FC Thanks to you Thomas Tuchel for transforming them into real πππ champions CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALLππππ
Harkoredehorlalere
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I really felt sorry for hazard he supposed to be contesting for world best now instead he join Madrid to be contesting for injurydior
Middelnrt
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best coach ever π₯π₯π
NassibKeicee
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That's a Β£90m quality Player... Anyway likes for the All European Trophy Winner