{"id":11094,"date":"2025-07-09T12:57:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T09:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=11094"},"modified":"2025-07-09T12:57:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T09:57:35","slug":"chelsea-beat-fluminense-to-reach-club-world-cup-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/chelsea-beat-fluminense-to-reach-club-world-cup-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Beat Fluminense to Reach Club World Cup Final"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chelsea are into the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) final after a 2-0 triumph over Brazil\u2019s Fluminense, keeping alive hopes of a second global title for the Blues. The victory ends South American participation in this year\u2019s tournament and sets up a blockbuster final clash against either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on for a match recap and what it means for Kenyan fans \u2013 plus, discover how to get closer to the action with Bangbet.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jo\u00e3o Pedro Steals The Show in Emotional Clash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On a night filled with tension, Chelsea\u2019s Jo\u00e3o Pedro became the hero. Making his first start for the Blues, the former Fluminense forward scored a stunning goal in the 18th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cross from Pedro Neto was only half-cleared, and Jo\u00e3o Pedro curled a magnificent shot past Fluminense keeper F\u00e1bio from outside the area. It was a poignant moment for the Brazilian, scoring against the club where his career began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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VAR Drama and Missed Chances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fluminense refused to bow out quietly. Just before halftime, H\u00e9rcules nutmegged Chelsea keeper Robert S\u00e1nchez, only for Marc Cucurella to clear off the line. Moments later, the Brazilian side thought they\u2019d won a penalty when a free kick struck Trevor Chalobah\u2019s arm, but VAR intervened, ruling no foul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite chances for Malo Gusto, Christopher Nkunku, and Mois\u00e9s Caicedo, Chelsea couldn\u2019t extend their lead before the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Palmer\u2019s Spark Ignites Chelsea Counter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The second half saw both teams pushing forward, but the decisive blow arrived 10 minutes after the restart. Cole Palmer drove out from his half under pressure, found Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez, whose pass released Jo\u00e3o Pedro again. This time, the Brazilian cut inside and smashed a fierce shot in off the crossbar for a brilliant second goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fluminense\u2019s hopes dwindled despite late efforts from Lima and substitute Everaldo. Nicolas Jackson could have added a third for Chelsea, but it wasn\u2019t needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Back Your Team on Bangbet!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Chelsea Eye Global Glory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea\u2019s 2-0 win ensures they\u2019ll play for the FIFA Club World Cup trophy, aiming for their second title after conquering the world in 2021. Meanwhile, Fluminense bow out, suffering a second CWC elimination to an English side in just three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned<\/a> for the final \u2013 it promises fireworks worthy of the world\u2019s biggest stage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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