In This Article

  • Storm Forces Suspension in Benfica vs Chelsea Club World Cup Match
  • Chelsea Leads 1-0 After Reece James' Goal
  • Weather Delays and Fan Reactions
  • More to Come

Key Takeaways

  • The Club World Cup match between Benfica and Chelsea was suspended due to an approaching storm in Charlotte.
  • Reece James scored a 1-0 goal for Chelsea from a free-kick, marking his fifth goal scored direct from a free-kick in the Fifa Club World Cup.
  • The resumption of the match will see Chelsea advance to face Palmeiras in the quarter-finals if they maintain their lead.
  • Fans on social media shared mixed reactions to the match, with some criticizing the lack of quality in Chelsea's final third and others expressing frustration at the weather delay.
  • Chelsea has agreed to a £55m deal to sign Jamie Gittens from Dortmund.

Storm Forces Suspension in Benfica vs Chelsea Club World Cup Match

The Club World Cup match between Benfica and Chelsea was interrupted on the 86th minute due to an approaching storm. With just four minutes remaining, the referee took the players off the field as a precaution. The game was suspended for a period of 30 minutes as a safety measure due to adverse weather conditions in Charlotte, including the risk of lightning in the vicinity of Bank of America Stadium.

Chelsea Leads 1-0 After Reece James' Goal

The Blues took a 1-0 lead in the second half thanks to a well-placed free-kick by Reece James, marking his fifth goal scored direct from a free-kick in the Fifa Club World Cup. Chelsea's victory would see them advance to face Brazilian side Palmeiras in the quarter-finals.

Weather Delays and Fan Reactions

Despite the unexpected interruption, fans on social media shared their thoughts on the match. "Decent performance by Chelsea and world-class goal, but a glaring lack of quality in the final third, same as last season," commented one fan. Another user expressed frustration at the timing, stating, "So much for my early night tonight. I don't want to sleep until the game is over!"

More to Come

Stay tuned for updates as the match resumes and the teams continue their pursuit of the Club World Cup title. In related news, Chelsea has agreed to a £55m deal to sign Jamie Gittens from Dortmund.

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