{"id":5314,"date":"2025-06-25T10:28:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T07:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/?p=5314"},"modified":"2025-06-25T10:28:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T07:28:08","slug":"chelsea-cruise-past-es-tunis-3-0-to-seal-club-world-cup-knockout-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/chelsea-cruise-past-es-tunis-3-0-to-seal-club-world-cup-knockout-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Cruise Past ES Tunis 3-0 to Seal Club World Cup Knockout Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Chelsea FC delivered a clinical 3-0 victory over ES Tunis<\/a><\/strong> at Lincoln Financial Field, securing their place in the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16<\/strong>. Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo<\/strong>, Liam Delap<\/strong>, and Tyrique George<\/strong> capped off a dominant display in sweltering conditions, as Enzo Maresca\u2019s rotated squad bounced back from their Flamengo defeat in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First-Half Stoppage Time Blitz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Despite a cagey opening 45 minutes, Chelsea broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time<\/strong>. Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez<\/strong>, captaining the side, floated a pinpoint free-kick into the box where Adarabioyo rose highest<\/strong> to nod home his first goal for the club in the 45+3rd minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just two minutes later, Fern\u00e1ndez turned provider again. His clever pass found Liam Delap<\/strong>, who shrugged off two defenders, spun sharply, and slotted a composed finish into the far corner. It was the 22-year-old\u2019s first goal in Chelsea blue<\/strong>, and a moment that showcased his strength and technical poise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tactical Control and Squad Rotation<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maresca made eight changes<\/strong> to the starting XI, resting key players like Cole Palmer and Robert S\u00e1nchez. The reshuffled lineup, featuring academy graduates Josh Acheampong<\/strong> and Tyrique George<\/strong>, controlled 74% possession<\/strong> and completed 683 passes<\/strong> to ES Tunis\u2019 235.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea\u2019s midfield trio of Fern\u00e1ndez, Romeo Lavia, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall dictated tempo, while the backline\u2014anchored by Adarabioyo and Beno\u00eet Badiashile\u2014snuffed out any Tunisian threat. Notably, ES Tunis failed to register a single shot on target<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

George Seals It Late<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the dying moments, substitute Tyrique George<\/strong> 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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea finish second in Group D<\/strong> behind Flamengo and will now face Benfica<\/strong>\u2014Group C winners\u2014in the Round of 16 on June 28 in Charlotte. With Nicolas Jackson suspended<\/strong>, Delap is expected to lead the line again in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter.

Stay tuned to\u00a0BangbetNews<\/a>\u00a0for all the latest updates on Club World Cup performances!

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