Chelsea’s new signing, João Pedro, marked his first start in style, netting a brilliant brace to help the Blues secure a 2-0 victory over Fluminense in the first semi-final of the FIFA Club World Cup on Tuesday night.
Manager Enzo Maresca handed the Brazilian forward his full debut following his summer move from Brighton, and Pedro didn’t disappoint—scoring in both halves against his boyhood club.
Fluminense nearly had a lifeline when the referee awarded a penalty for a challenge by Trevor Chalobah. However, after a VAR review, the decision was overturned.
Chelsea will now face either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid in the final as they aim to add the Club World Cup title to their recent UEFA Europa League triumph.
