Chelsea secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals, thanks to an own goal by Weverton. Cole Palmer scored the opening goal in the 16th minute, giving Chelsea a first-half lead. Palmeiras equalized in the 53rd minute against the run of play through Estevao, a teenage winger soon to join Chelsea. The game took a decisive turn when Malo Gusto's cross, deflected by a defender, resulted in an own goal by Weverton in the 83rd minute, confirming Chelsea's advancement to the semi-finals against Fluminense.
Weverton's own goal in the 83rd minute, resulting from a deflected Malo Gusto cross, secured Chelsea's 2-1 victory against Palmeiras in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
Chelsea had a strong start and led 1-0 at halftime thanks to a goal from Cole Palmer at the 16-minute mark.
Palmeiras equaled the score in the 53rd minute when Estevao, a teenage winger about to join Chelsea, scored from a tight angle.
The win allows Chelsea to progress to the semi-finals, where they will compete against Fluminense, another Brazilian side, on Tuesday.
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