Chelsea FC delivered a clinical 3-0 victory over ES Tunis at Lincoln Financial Field, securing their place in the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16. Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap, and Tyrique George capped off a dominant display in sweltering conditions, as Enzo Maresca’s rotated squad bounced back from their Flamengo defeat in style.
First-Half Stoppage Time Blitz
Despite a cagey opening 45 minutes, Chelsea broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time. Enzo Fernández, captaining the side, floated a pinpoint free-kick into the box where Adarabioyo rose highest to nod home his first goal for the club in the 45+3rd minute.
Just two minutes later, Fernández turned provider again. His clever pass found Liam Delap, who shrugged off two defenders, spun sharply, and slotted a composed finish into the far corner. It was the 22-year-old’s first goal in Chelsea blue, and a moment that showcased his strength and technical poise.
Tactical Control and Squad Rotation
Maresca made eight changes to the starting XI, resting key players like Cole Palmer and Robert Sánchez. The reshuffled lineup, featuring academy graduates Josh Acheampong and Tyrique George, controlled 74% possession and completed 683 passes to ES Tunis’ 235.
Chelsea’s midfield trio of Fernández, Romeo Lavia, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall dictated tempo, while the backline—anchored by Adarabioyo and Benoît Badiashile—snuffed out any Tunisian threat. Notably, ES Tunis failed to register a single shot on target.
George Seals It Late
In the dying moments, substitute Tyrique George added gloss to the scoreline. After a slick move involving Christopher Nkunku, George unleashed a low drive from the edge of the box that beat Bechir Ben Said at his near post in the 90+7th minute.
What’s Next?
Chelsea finish second in Group D behind Flamengo and will now face Benfica—Group C winners—in the Round of 16 on June 28 in Charlotte. With Nicolas Jackson suspended, Delap is expected to lead the line again in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter.
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