Chelsea advance to the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup

Chelsea defeated Palmeiras 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup and advanced to the semifinals.

In the match played at Lincoln Financial Field Stadium in Philadelphia, Chelsea finished the first half 1-0 ahead with Cole Palmer's goal in the 16th minute.

Palmeiras tied the match with Estevao's goal in the 53rd minute and the English team took a 2-1 lead in the 83rd minute with Agustin Giay's own goal.

There were no more goals in the remaining time and Chelsea, who won the match 2-1, wrote their name in the semifinals.

Chelsea will face Fluminense, the other Brazilian team competing in the cup, in the semifinals.

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