East Rutherford∙ The first half, which shocked PSG, who were on the verge of the UEFA Champions League title, with three goals scored, was a great first half, and the second half, which was a close call in the gaps, while PSG’s efforts to make a comeback were defended collectively. PSG player Joao Neves’ red card was also shown in the drama… After the dramatic moments of the final match where excitement was flowing, Chelsea are the winners of the FIFA Club World Cup. Chelsea defeated PSG with three goals scored in the first half. Cole Palmer scored twice for Chelsea. Palmer’s goals were in the 22nd and 30th minutes. The third goal was scored by Joao Pedro in the 43rd minute from Palmer’s assist. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s brilliant saves saved PSG from a heavy defeat. Donnarumma saved two shots that ensured a goal by substitute Liam Delap in the second half. On the other hand, Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez also saved the team with numerous saves. US President Donald Trump was also present to watch the match. After the final whistle of the match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the players of both teams gathered and shouted slogans as the final was set to be decided. Before the Champions League title, Chelsea had already secured their maiden Club World Cup crown, PSG put in a shocking performance in the first half. Cole Palmer was the hero of Chelsea, who led from the front with a double goal and an assist. Palmer could have completed his hat-trick in the first half if he had not hit the post with a shot early in the match. Chelsea took the lead in the 22nd minute through Cole Palmer, who had already made up for the loss. After a counterattack by Chelsea players into the PSG box, Malo Gusto scored. Gusto’s shot was blocked by the PSG defense, but Gusto passed the ball on the rebound to the unmarked Cole Palmer. Palmer took the ball and fired a low shot into the net, past Donnarumma’s outstretched arms. The score was 1–0.
Before the first goal could be heard, Chelsea found the target again. This time, Cole Palmer guided the ball into the goal. Palmer, who picked up the ball on the right wing, tricked Lucas Beraldo, who first came to block it. Then, with extraordinary control, he knocked the ball into the net. The score was 2–0.
While PSG was trying to fight back with intense efforts, Chelsea scored their third goal. This time, Cole Palmer was the one who paved the way for the goal. Another counterattack by Chelsea into the PSG box. Cole Palmer, who received the ball near the box, passed it to Joao Pedro, who was running forward. With PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma as a spectator, Pedro chipped the ball into the net. The score was 3–0.
