Chelsea vs Palmeiras LIVE: Club World Cup result and final score as Kai Havertz scores penalty in extra-time
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras: Follow all the latest reaction from the final in Abu Dhabi as the Blues won the Club World Cup for the first time
Follow live reaction as Chelsea defeated Palmeiras to win the Club World Cup for the first time in the club’s history in Abu Dhabi.
After the European champions were held to a 1-1 draw in normal time, the match went to an additional 30 minutes before Kai Havertz struck the winner from the penalty spot in the 117th minute.
Romelu Lukaku’s header midway through the second half was cancelled out by a Palmeiras equaliser from the spot, after the Brazilian side were awarded a soft penalty for a Thiago Silva handball.
Follow all the reaction as Chelsea celebrate becoming world champions for the first time, to complete a clean sweep of major honours.
Chelsea win Club World Cup as Kai Havertz scores extra-time penalty against Palmeiras
Chelsea are forced to go all the way, but finally get them all in. The European champions become the world champions, and just the fifth club to win every major trophy, after Kai Havertz again won them a major final.
This was through a contentious penalty against Palmeiras that was probably the right decision, but again raises the possibility that the rule is wrong.
Chelsea will fairly argue that it was a similarly harsh call on Thiago Silva that forced them all the way to extra-time in the first place, but the details won’t matter to history.
Neither will an unconvincing display, that will raise questions about the remainder of this season, as well as how much this tournament will add to their fitness issues.
It hasn’t quite been the jaunt to the sun that some thought. It did end in celebration, though, which has a transformative effect all of its own.
Chelsea win Club World Cup as Kai Havertz hits extra-time penalty against Palmeiras
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Reaction from Kai Havertz
Chelsea’s matchwinner Kai Havertz spoke to Channel 4 after the game saying:
It’s amazing. After champions of Europe, we are now champions of the world. It sounds better.
“I was nervous [taking the penalty], I have to be honest. It’s a big penalty. It’s just crazy. It was good I kept the nerves. I am very happy. i
“I was the third penalty taker but I was the only one left on the pitch.
“My team-mates gave me trust. I dreamed always as a kid of this. This is an amazing feeling for me.”
Chelsea vs Palmeiras result: Five things we learned as Blues win first Club World Cup
Chelsea have been crowned champions of the world for the first time in their history after beating Palmeiras in the final of the Club World Cup.
The Blues are now the third English club to have become world champions, after Manchester United and Liverpool. Here’s what we learned from Chelsea’s Club World Cup victory:
Five things we learned as Chelsea win first Club World Cup
The Blues are the 11th team to be crowned champions of the world
Chelsea beat Palmeiras in extra-time to win Club World Cup
This is the third major trophy of Thomas Tuchel’s tenure in charge of Chelsea after the Champions League and Uefa Super Cup.
Chelsea beat Palmeiras in extra-time to win Club World Cup
The champions of Europe become the world champions and Chelsea become the fifth club to win every major trophy with the others being Juventus, Ajax, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich.
They are alos the third English side to win the trophy after Manchester United and Liverpool.
Chelsea are the Club World Cup champions!
ET Chelsea 2 - 1 Palmeiras
120+7 mins: There it is! Chelsea win the Club World Cup! Palmeiras are beaten in extra-time thanks to a penalty kick from Kai Havertz!
ET Chelsea 2 - 1 Palmeiras
120+5 mins: Red Card! Luan is sent off right at the end of the game for bringing down Kai Havertz as the last defender! Chelsea win a free kick just outside the penalty area.
This should be the last action of the game.
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