CHELSEA are into extra time as they look to win a trophy that has eluded their cabinet against Palmeiras in the Club World Cup final.
Romelu Lukaku has netted a second half header to break the Brazilians’ stubborn resistance.
But Thiago Silva handballed to give the Brazilians a penalty, which was converted by Bruno Veiga.
However, Chelsea got a penalty of their own after a Palmeiras handball late in extra time, which Kai Havertz converted.
And there was still time for Luan, who gave away the penalty, to be sent off for a last man tackle on Havertz.
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That’s all from Abu Dhabi!
Chelsea have won the Club World Cup title, the one trophy they were missing.
The Blues beat Palmeiras in the final at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium during extra-time.
The west Londoners opened the scoring with a header by Romelu Lukaku, who met a brilliant cross by Callum Hudson-Odoi from the left on 55 minutes.
But Thiago Silva handed the ball inside his own area soon after and the referee awarded the Copa Libertadores winners a spot-kick after checking with the VAR operator.
Raphael Veiga beat Edouard Mendy from the spot and equalised for Palmeiras in the 64th minute.
The game went to extra time and this time it was Chelsea who got a penalty.
Palmeiras ace Luan handed the ball and the referee pointed at the spot after checking with VAR.
Kai Havertz beat Weverton on 117 minutes and completed his team’s historic triumph.
Chelsea lost Mason Mount to injury in the first half and the Alviverde saw Luan get a red card after fouling Havertz from behind during stoppage time on extra-time
GETTY IMAGES Campeones, campeones, campeones
Chelsea have officially won it all!
The Blues became world champions in Abu Dhabi after beating Palmeiras 2-1.
Cezar Azpilicueta raised the trophy in the air, 10 years after missing out with the previous Champions League-winning side.
The west Londoners are taking it all in!
GETTY IMAGES GETTY IMAGES GETTY IMAGES Thomas Tuchel reacts
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel insists there is still more things to win for his club.
Tuchel told Channel 4: “In the end if you score late, you need luck but we were relentless, we did not stop trying.
“We took the effort and we didn’t give up. The penalty does not look nervous but of course he was nervous, he knows what was at stake. I am happy for him.
“I am a part in it, and I am happy to have the chance. We said in the dressing room what an opportunity, everyone is jealous to play a game like this, and as boys we all dream to have finals like this.
“We wanted to play with no regrets, and there’s still things to win and it never stops”
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Kai Havertz reacts
Chelsea star Kai Havertz admitted he was nervous before taking the game-deciding penalty on.
Havertz told Channel 4: “Amazing, champions of Europe, now champions of the world, an incredible feeling.
“I was nervous, it was as a big penalty. It was good that I kept my nerve and I was very happy.
“I think I was third penalty taker, Jorginho and Rom [Romelu Lukaku] were out.
“The rest of the players gave me their trust, I dreamed always of of this, an amazing feeling. I am thankful for everyone, my family, my girlfriend, it’s all for them”
GETTY IMAGES Luk at that
Kai Havertz scored the winner for Chelsea but Romelu Lukaku also made quite a statement.
Lukaku is officially the Blues’ top scorer across all competitions this season.
The striker netted his 10th cracker this term, before he was later subbed off.
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History ma-Kai-er
Chelsea star Kai Havertz led his team to their first ever Club World Cup trophy.
Havertz made history as he also became the first player to score the winner in both the Champions League and subsequent World Cup Final since 2011.
Not since Paris Saint-Germain superstar and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has anyone been able to achieve this!
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Stats
Chelsea dominated a whopping 70.4 per cent of possession throughout the entire match.
The Blues registered a total of 20 shots, but only three of them were on target.
Palmeiras, on the other hand, recorded 11 shots, three of which were on target.
The referee showed four yellow cards, one for Chelsea, and one red card for Luan – but all of them came out during extra time
FT: Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras
Chelsea have won the Club World Cup title, the one trophy that has always eluded them!
The Blues beat Palmeiras in the final at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on extra-time.
The west Londoners opened the scoring with a thunderous header by Romelu Lukaku, who met a brilliant cross by Callum Hudson-Odoi from the left on 55 minutes.
But Thiago Silva handed the ball inside his own area soon after and the referee awarded the Copa Libertadores winners a penalty after checking with the VAR operator.
Raphael Veiga beat Edouard Mendy from the spot and equalised for Palmeiras after 64 minutes.
The game went to extra time and this time it was Chelsea who earned a penalty.
Palmeiras ace Luan handed the ball and the referee pointed at the white spot after checking with VAR.
Kai Havertz beat Weverton on 117 minutes and completed his team’s triumph.
Chelsea lost Mason Mount to injury in the first half and Palmeiras saw Luan get a red card after fouling Havertz from behind during stoppage time on extra-time
GETTY IMAGES FT: Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras
Chelsea have won the Club World Cup title!
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras
120+6 RED CARD
And Luan is deemed to have fouled Havertz, which leads to a dismissal!
Free-kick on the edge of the box for Chelsea!
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras
120+5 There is a VAR check going on or a possible red card.
The referee will check the monitor for a third time.
Luan tackled Havertz from behind while the Chelsea star was in good posititon to score
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras
120+2 We forgot to mention that Havertz got a yellow card also.
The Chelsea star was booked on 118 minutes
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras
120+1 YELLOW CARD
Palmeiras manager Ferreira is booked for protesting
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras
120 Three more minutes of stoppage time to go.
Palmeiras are complaining as Silva is still receiving treatment
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras
120 Game is paused as Silva has picked up a head injury.
The Chelsea star went for the ball with Gomez
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras
118 SUBSTITUTION
Palmeiras manager Ferreira makes one last move as Deyverson replaces Rocha
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras
117 Perfect penalty kick by Havertz!
The Chelsea star sends the ball to the bottom right corner and Weverton on the other side!
That may be it for the Blues!
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras
GOAL!
And Havertz scores!!!
Chelsea 1-1 Palmeiras
117 Havertz will take the penalty kick!
Chelsea 1-1 Palmeiras
116 YELLOW CARD
Palmeiras ace Atuesta is also booked for protesting
Chelsea 1-1 Palmeiras
116 YELLOW CARD
Palmeiras ace Luan is booked for his hand ball
Chelsea 1-1 Palmeiras
115 PENALTY!
Chelsea get a penalty after Luan’s handball!
Chelsea 1-1 Palmeiras
115 Referee is checking with VAR as Luan appears to have handed the ball.
What is the decision?
Chelsea 1-1 Palmeiras
114 PENALTY APPEAL!
Chelsea are complaining for a handball inside Palmeiras’ area.
And there will be a VAR check!
Chelsea 1-1 Palmeiras
113 Palmeiras have been unable to produce anything.
It’s obvious they are trying to hang on for penalties
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
