Flamengo produced a stunning comeback to defeat Chelsea 3-1 in their Club World Cup Group D match on Friday.
After falling behind to Pedro Neto’s early goal, the Brazilian side rallied to score three unanswered goals, with Bruno Henrique and Danilo netting in quick succession before Wallace Yan sealed the win.
“It was an incredible performance from the team,” Flamengo coach could have said if he was interviewed, highlighting the team’s resilience and determination. Chelsea’s hopes were further diminished when Nicolas Jackson received a straight red card for a reckless tackle.
The win puts Flamengo top of Group D with six points from two matches, while Chelsea sit second with three points.
Flamengo’s victory was built on their intense pressing and quick transitions, which ultimately paid off.
“We started strong, but we couldn’t keep the momentum going,” Chelsea coach could have said, reflecting on the team’s performance. Despite dominating possession, Chelsea struggled to create clear-cut chances, and Flamengo’s counter-attacks proved deadly.
The result sets up an intriguing battle for the top spot in Group D, with Flamengo looking to maintain their momentum.
