Abu Dhabi, February 12 (BNA) Chelsea consolidated Europe’s dominance of the Club World Cup by defeating Palmeiras 2-1 after extra time on Saturday to win the continental title for the first time.
Kai Havertz, the striker who scored the winning goal for Chelsea in last season’s Champions League final, proved himself the man once again by converting the match-winning penalty three minutes into overtime.
Romelu Lukaku gave Chelsea the lead in the 55th minute of the final in Abu Dhabi, only for Rafael Vega to equalize nine minutes later, according to the Associated Press.
European Champion, UEFA Super Cup winner and now Club World Champion. It was the beginning of the career of Thomas Tuchel, who reached the final after missing the semi-finals while in isolation after contracting the Corona virus.
Chelsea is the ninth consecutive European winner of the title, dating back to 2013. The last team from Europe to lose in a Chelsea final, against Corinthians in 2012.
Palmeiras champion Copa Libertadores.
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