Bruno Henrique's stellar display leads Flamenco to a 3-1 win over Chelsea in their second Club World Cup match.
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| Flamenco Stuns Chelsea 3-1 as Henrique Shines Bright |
Flamenco Stuns Chelsea 3-1 as Henrique Shines Bright
South America's dominance continues in the Club World Cup. Flamenco secured their second win by defeating Chelsea 3-1, with Bruno Henrique emerging as the match-winner.
Chelsea Takes Early Lead but Falters
The match kicked off at Lincoln Financial Field in the United States, with Chelsea appearing in control from the start. In the 13th minute, a defensive blunder by Flamenco's Wesley allowed Pedro NATO to find the net, giving the English side a 1-0 lead.
Despite dominating possession in the first half, Chelsea couldn't maintain their rhythm into the second half.
Henrique's Substitution Turns the Game
Bruno Henrique entered the match as a substitute in the 56th minute. Just six minutes later, he changed the course of the game. A pinpoint cross from Gerson found Plata, who headed it into Henrique’s path—Henrique made no mistake, heading it home to equalize.
Pressure Mounts on Chelsea
In the 65th minute, Henrique again played a key role. His header from a corner fell perfectly to former Juventus defender Danilo, who slotted it in to make it 2-1.
Moments later, Chelsea’s situation worsened. Substitute Nicolas Jackson was shown a straight red card in the 68th minute for a reckless tackle on Ayr ton Lucas, reducing Chelsea to 10 men.
Wallace An seal the Deal
With Chelsea reeling and down a man, Flamenco pressed on. In the dying minutes, substitute Wallace An netted Flamenco's third goal, putting the game beyond doubt.
The roar of over 54,000 fans, mostly Flamenco supporters, echoed through the stadium as the Brazilian side dominated the latter stages of the match.
Group Standings: Flamenco at the Top
With this victory, Flamenco sits at the top of Group D with six points from two matches. Chelsea, who won their first game against AFC, now find themselves on the back foot. Their final group match will be against Tunisia’s Temperance.
South American Clubs Showing Strength
Earlier in the tournament, Botafogo defeated PSG, and now Flamenco’s triumph over Chelsea further emphasizes South American clubs' seriousness in this tournament. Impressively, South American teams remain unbeaten in nine consecutive Club World Cup matches.
🧠FAQ (Questions and Answers)
🔹 Where was the Flamenco vs Chelsea match held?
The match took place at Lincoln Financial Field in the United States.
🔹 How did Bruno Henrique become the hero of the match?
He scored one goal and assisted another after coming on as a substitute, completely shifting the game’s momentum.
🔹 Why did Chelsea lose the match?
Despite taking the lead in the first half, Chelsea struggled in the second half under Flamenco’s pressure. A red card in the 68th minute left them with 10 men, worsening their position.
🔹 What is Flamenco's current standing?
With two wins in two matches, Flamenco leads Group D and is on the verge of qualifying for the Round of 16.
🔹 How are South American clubs performing in the Club World Cup?
South American clubs are currently on a 9-match unbeaten run, showcasing their dominance in the tournament.
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