The FIFA Club World Cup has provided an opportunity to see the different temperaments of European and Latin football. The previous day, the current champion of Latin football (Copa Libertadores) Botafogo caused a big surprise by defeating the UEFA Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). After them, another Brazilian club Flamengo gave the bitter taste of defeat to one of the English giants Chelsea.
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The last time a club from Sao Paulo, Brazil, won against a European team was 33 years ago. Since beating Barcelona 2-1 in the 1992 Intercontinental Cup (formerly the Club World Cup), the Brazilian city’s team has not beaten a European opponent. Their long winning streak ended with a resounding victory over Chelsea. Flamengo won 3-1.
Chelsea took the lead early in the match at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. The English Premier League club ended the first half with a goal scored by Pedro Neto in the 13th minute. But they had to learn the bitter lesson of Brazilian football in the second half. Bruno Henrique, Danilo and Wallace Ian scored one goal each. The Seleção also received great support from the gallery throughout the match.
Flamengo had 52 percent possession and took 13 shots, nine of which were on target. Chelsea, on the other hand, had 11 shots, but only four were on target, with almost equal possession. Added to this was Nicholas Jackson’s red card, which meant the English club had to play with 10 men from the 68th minute. Jackson was sent off for a second yellow card after a hard tackle on Flamengo’s Ayrton Lucas.
After this match, Flamengo topped Group D of the Club World Cup with 6 points from 2 matches. Chelsea is in second place with 3 points from the same number of matches. In other words, the Brazilian club has almost taken a step towards the knockout stage of the tournament. Flamengo will face Los Angeles in their last match. And Chelsea will play against ES Tunis one day. Where the former English champions have no choice but to win.
FAQ
What drought did Flamengo end by beating Chelsea?
Flamengo ended a 33-year wait to win a major international club title by winning the Club World Cup.
When did Flamengo last win a major international trophy before this?
Flamengo’s previous major international win was 33 years ago, in the late 1980s or early 1990s.
What was the final score of the match?
Flamengo defeated Chelsea 3-1.
Who scored the goals for Flamengo in this match?
The goal scorers for Flamengo can be found in the official match report or summary.
How did Chelsea perform during the tournament?
Chelsea reached the final but were defeated by Flamengo in this match.
