Chelsea vs Palmeiras LIVE: Club World Cup result and final score as Kai Havertz scores penalty in extra-time
Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras: Follow all the latest reaction from the final in Abu Dhabi as the Blues won the Club World Cup for the first time
Follow live reaction as Chelsea defeated Palmeiras to win the Club World Cup for the first time in the club’s history in Abu Dhabi.
After the European champions were held to a 1-1 draw in normal time, the match went to an additional 30 minutes before Kai Havertz struck the winner from the penalty spot in the 117th minute.
Romelu Lukaku’s header midway through the second half was cancelled out by a Palmeiras equaliser from the spot, after the Brazilian side were awarded a soft penalty for a Thiago Silva handball.
Follow all the reaction as Chelsea celebrate becoming world champions for the first time, to complete a clean sweep of major honours.
ET Chelsea 1 - 1 Palmeiras
96 mins: Danilo lunges into a tackle on Pulisic and gives Chelsea a free kick about 35 yards out from goal. Ziyech lifts the ball into the box but the Palmeiras centre-backs win the initial ball. It gets headed down and then scooped clear of the danger zone.
ET Chelsea 1 - 1 Palmeiras
93 mins: Azpilicueta feeds the ball down the right side and finds Hakim Ziyech. He attempts to drive into the box but loses the ball to Gustavo Scarpa.
Trying to win it back quickly Ziyech gives away a foul and Palmeiras keep possession of the ball.
ET Chelsea 1 - 1 Palmeiras
Kick off: Thomas Tuchel has made another couple of changes. Malang Sarr and Hakim Ziyech are on with Mateo Kovacic and Andreas Christensen the men replaced.
Full-time: Chelsea 1 - 1 Palmeiras
90+5 mins: This is it for Chelsea. A final minute corner. Christian Pulisic swings it into the box but sends it too close to Weverton who punches the ball away.
The full-time whistle goes and the Club World Cup final is heading to extra-time.
Chelsea 1 - 1 Palmeiras
90+3 mins: Pulisic sends a corner kick into the box and floats it over everyone’s head. Werner chases the ball down and recovers it for Chelsea. He knocks the ball back into the middle where Luan wins the header and sends it out to Kovacic. He volleys an effort back towards the goal but spoons it high over the bar.
Extra-time is now looming.
Chelsea 1 - 1 Palmeiras
90 mins: Piquerez raises his foot in a challenge on Saul and Chelsea have a great chance to whip this free kick into the box. Pulisic stands over the set piece and swings the ball into the middle. It’s a good delivery but Gomez rises higher than anyone else and heads it clear.
Five added minutes to play.
Chelsea 1 - 1 Palmeiras
86 mins: Chelsea have to do some defending now as Palmeiras spread the ball over to the right side before switching the play to the opposite wing. Christensen blocks an attempted cross but the ball comes out to Jailson. He’s pressed quickly by the Chelsea defenders and is forced to pass the ball backwards.
Chelsea 1 - 1 Palmeiras
83 mins: Palmeiras aren’t interested in going for the win. They’re dug in deep and want to attack on the counter. Chelsea have no urgency, they’re making simple mistakes, misplacing passes and giving the ball away cheaply after ineffectual build up play.
Chelsea 1 - 1 Palmeiras
80 mins: Rudiger sends an aerial pass into the box and almost picks out Timo Werner’s run. Luan gets there first though and heads the ball down. It almost falls perfectly for Havertz but he can’t bring the ball under control and Palmeiras clear their lines.
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