Although, the tie doesn’t appear to be an easy one for Chelsea as Palmeiras almost make the blue side have a run for their money, lingering the game into extra time.
The game went barren in the first half with both sides playing with caution, Chelsea controlled most of the possession in the first half of the tie. They secured 71% possession, 10 shots on goal, but only 1 shot on target.
Lukaku struck for Chelsea in the 55th minute from a long-range pass from Hudson Odoi. He scored the only goal against Al Hilal that fired Chelsea into the final as well.
Veiga Rapheal converted for Palmeiras from the spot-kick at the 65th, which push the game to an extra minute of 120.
The Champions League final scorer Kai Havertz was on target in the 117th when he scored from the spot-kick for Chelsea. The game went to the advantage of Chelsea at 2-1. A result that stood after full time.
Chelsea wins their first FIFA Club World Cup after failing previously ten years ago against Corinthians. They have now claimed all trophies in Europe after a successful Champions League campaign.
Thomas Tuchel in 13 months in charge has now won the Champions League, Uefa Super Cup, and Fifa Club World Cup. A transcendent record for the German.
Al Ahly pulverized Al hilal to a 4-0 win to retain 3rd place in the tournament. The most successful club in Africa remains the only team in Africa to have reached 3rd place three times in history.
