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Al-Hilal 0-1 Chelsea: Blues scrape past Saudi side for chance to lift Club World Cup
Chelsea will meet Brazilian side Palmeiras in the Club World Cup final after edging past Al-Hilal at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Lukaku y Kepa empujan al Chelsea
Ir a medio gas parecía ser suficiente para el Chelsea. Los londinenses encerraron al Al Hilal en su propio campo sin pisar el acelerador. Al campeón asiático le costó pisar campo contrario durante los primeros 20 minutos de juego. En ese espacio de tiempo, Romelu Lukaku gozó de tres ocasiones. Aunque ninguna especialmente clara. Empezó a salir el equipo de Leonardo Jardim de la cueva. Trató de hacerlo con velocidad, al contrataque, aunque solo ofreció más espacios para el equipo inglés. Avisó Lukaku, nuevamente, recibiendo con tiempo, protegiendo el esférico, girándose y disparando raso. Abdullah Al Muaiouf salvó la acción, pero nada pudo hacer a la media hora de juego. Un centro de Kai Havertz y una pésima defensa, dejaron a Lukaku solo en el área pequeña con la pelota a sus pies. El belga marcó su primer gol desde que batiese al Chesterfield en la FA Cup el 8 de enero. Se desquitó el atacante, que fue el futbolista más desequilibrante de los suyos.
Lukaku strike earns Chelsea spot in Club World Cup final
ABU DHABI : A first-half Romelu Lukaku strike earned Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal on Wednesday to seal a spot in the Club World Cup final.
Al Hilal 0-1 Chelsea: Romelu Lukaku on target for Blues to set up World Club Cup final against Palmeiras
Romelu Lukaku's much-needed goal proved the winner as Chelsea held on nervously to claim their place in the Club World Cup final with a 1-0 win over Al-Hilal at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The Blues — hoping to go one better in this competition after losing the 2012 final to Corinthians on penalties — were utterly dominant in the first half, creating multiple opportunities, but had to absorb huge pressure from the Asian champions after the restart.
FIFA backs semi-automated offside system to boost VAR
FIFA hopes the rolling out of its semi-automated offside technology being trialled at the Club World Cup will not only speed up decision-making but offer increased clarity for football supporters. The optical tracking system was first tested at last year's Arab Cup in Qatar, and the ultimate goal is for it to be fully in use for the World Cup in the Gulf state later this year. Pierluigi Collina, chairman of FIFA's referees committee, on Wednesday told reporters VAR had proved "very successful" since its introduction but conceded more consistency is needed.
Al Ahly urged to deliver 'medal for Africa' following Fifa Club World Cup semi-final loss
Al Ahly manager Pitso Mosimane has implored his players to deliver a “medal for the continent” after the African champions were beaten in the Fifa Club World Cup semi-final for a second successive year.