Cole Palmer helped Chelsea get the best of Palmeiras at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Friday, July 4 to advance to the semifinals. Malo Gusto also played a role in the victory, having his shot bounce off the opposing goalkeeper, Weverton Pereira da Silva, to create an own goal situation and take the 2-1 lead.

PHILADELPHIA — Chelsea marched on to the semifinals of the Club World Cup, surviving a spirited effort from Brazilian side Palmeiras to run out 2-1 winners.

Chelsea dominated early and then overcame a surging Palmeiras to clinch a spot in the Club World Cup semifinals. Chelsea dispatched Palmeiras 2–1 to march on to the Club World Cup semifinals in a game that ended up being closer than it appeared in the first half.