Chelsea is one step closer to advancing in the FIFA Club World Cup after a dominant performance against Benfica on Saturday. The English side secured a 4-1 victory at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, with goals from Reece James, Angel Di Maria, Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, and Cole Palmer.
Benfica started strong, but Chelsea’s defense held firm until the 30th minute when Reece James opened the scoring with a well-placed free kick. The Portuguese side created several chances but struggled to capitalize on their opportunities.
Chelsea took control of the game in the second half, with Angel Di Maria equalizing from a penalty just before halftime. However, Reece James scored again just minutes later to give his team a 2-0 lead at the break.
The third goal for Chelsea came through Christopher Nkunku’s effort on the hour mark, while Pedro Neto sealed the win in the final stages of the game. The victory marked a significant boost to Chelsea’s confidence ahead of their next match in the competition.
Enzo Maresca’s side had a strong performance from some of his key players, including Moises Caicedo and Cole Palmer, but ultimately fell short against a well-drilled Chelsea team.
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