Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras: Kai Havertz Scores Extra Time Penalty As Blues Beat Palmeiras To Win Club World Cup

Chelsea are world club champions for the first time in their history after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in Abu Dhabi.

Kai Havertz’ 117th-minute penalty settled a gruelling match. It also completed a memorable personal double for Havertz, who scored the winning goal in the Champions League final last May.

The biggest game in world club football took a while to come alive. The first half was a grim tactical struggle, with Chelsea labouring to break down a well-organised Palmeiras defence.

Thomas Tuchel’s half-time teamtalk led to a noticeable increase in tempo, and Chelsea were rewarded for their improved performance when Romelu Lukaku slammed a header past Weverton in the 54th minute.

But Chelsea’s lead lasted only 10 minutes. Palmeiras were awarded a penalty after a VAR check for handball against Thiago Silva, and Raphael Veiga scored calmly from the spot.

There were few chances at either end after that, with both teams tiring on a sultry night in Abu Dhabi. The match drifted to extra-time and seemed to be heading to penalties. Instead, it was settled by a single penalty: Luan was penalised for handball, and Havertz strolled forward to send Weverton the wrong way.

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