Talk about a rollercoaster match! 🌩️ Chelsea FC battled lightning delays, a red card drama, and a nail-biting comeback to defeat Benfica 4-1 in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16. The game at Bank of America Stadium turned into a marathon showdown, stretching nearly five hours after weather delays froze the action for two hours. ⏳
⚡️ Lightning Strikes Twice
Reece James fired Chelsea ahead with a stunning free-kick in the 64th minute, but Mother Nature had other plans. With four minutes left, lightning forced players and fans to wait it out. When play resumed, Benfica’s Angel Di Maria coolly converted a penalty to tie it up—only for Chelsea to unleash chaos in extra time! 💥
🔴 Red Card, Redemption
Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni saw red in the 108th minute, and Christopher Nkunku pounced on a rebound to break the deadlock. Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall then sealed the deal with late goals, sending Chelsea fans into a frenzy! 🎉
Next up: The Blues face Brazil’s Palmeiras in the quarterfinals in Philadelphia. Let’s see if they can keep this electric energy alive! ⚡️🏆
