Joao Pedro scored two breathtaking goals during his first departure for Chelsea while they were beating Fluminense 2-0 to reach the final of the Club World Cup.
The signing of 60 million pounds sterling from Brighton made his first departure for Chelsea and showed why they wanted him with a goal in each half to sink the Brazilian side where he started his career and organized a last meeting with Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain.
Chelsea endured a few fears to keep his lead in the first half, Marc Cucurella doing well to clean the ball of the line after Hercules defeated Robert Sanchez with his shot. Trevor Chalobah then saw the referee initially attribute a penalty against him.
Marc Cucurella de Chelsea erases the ball with Robert Sanchez beaten
The ball hit the defender of Chelsea on the hand after a free kick on the left, but a Var review saw the official change his mind, judging that the hand of the international in England had been in a natural position. Fluminense players were furious at the call.
In the stifling heat of New Jersey, the fear of Chelsea was that they could vacillate under pressure. But while Fluminense hunted the equalizer, they were punished on the break by this man Joao Pedro. His powerful strike sent Chelsea to the Sunday’s final.
Match player: Joao Pedro
Chelsea had already made nearly 60 million pounds sterling of participation and prices for reaching the semi-final phase of the tournament and they made an additional 22 million pounds with their victory over Fluminense. 29 million additional sterling pounds are at stake in the final on weekends.
In other words, Joao Pedro quickly paid part of his costs with this scandalous complete start. Chelsea’s new signature had not scored from the outside of the box in 70 games for his previous Brighton club, but it took only 18 minutes to curl up the ball here.
If this effort showed his class, his strike in the second half highlighted other assets-her capacity as a ball carrier on the counterattack, her dribble threat and the power of her shooting. It was a categorical finish by the Brazilian to all, except, the hopes of Fluminense.
Joao Pedro celebrates his second goal against Fluminense with Enzo Fernandez
Nicolas Jackson brought the weight of the responsibility to direct the Chelsea line last season, but Liam Delap made an encouraging start for his career with the club, this performance by Joao Pedro offered additional proof that the Blues have strengthened.
His fluid movement makes him a different proposal and he even contributed to the other end of the field with a crucial defensive head at the end of the first half. He did not celebrate against the old Club Fluminense. But there will be many celebrations to come.
Joao Pedro on the first departure of the “dream”
Chelsea Joao Pedro talk to Dazn::
“I think it was a first dream start. I don’t think it could have been better. Two goals, now we have to think about the final. I am very happy.
“I am happy to score my first goal, but I also know that this tournament is very important for [Fluminense]. I can just say sorry but I have to be professional. I play for Chelsea, they pay me to score goals.
“Now I need to rest and focus on the final. It will be a very important game.
“It will also be my first title, a very important and special game. I came a week ago and I will play the final.”
Maresca: I hope we can win it
Asked what he liked from the performance, Chelsea Boss ENZO MARESCA said Dazn: “Everything, to be honest. It’s a great success. It was a fantastic season, the first four of the League, the conference league, now in the final of this competition.
“We are so happy.
“We know that we have to go play per game. Now, it’s finally the last game of the season, we can say it. And I hope we can win the tournament.”
Analysis: Chelsea Midfield Duo Key
Kaveh Solhekol of Sky Sports News at the Metlife stadium:
“Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo have put a phenomenal change today. They completed perfectly and gave Chelsea the platform to win this game.
“Chelsea fans were perhaps worried about the way they would face without the suspended Levi Colwill, but Fernandez and Caicedo protected Trevor Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo and also set up many attacks.”
Who then plays Chelsea?
Chélat will face either Paris St-Germain Or real Madrid During the Club World Cup final in the New Jersey Metlife stadium. The Champions League winners face Real on Wednesday evening in the same place.
