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.
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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.
Palmeiras star Raphael Veiga focused on Fifa Club World Cup crown after Al Ahly heroics
Palmeiras midfielder Raphael Veiga has set his sights on “nothing less” than winning the Fifa Club World Cup after his man-of-the-match display helped secure a place in the final in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Jorginho dropped, big Lukaku decision - Predicted Chelsea team vs Al Hilal at the Club World Cup
Kai Havertz perhaps said it best ahead of Chelsea's Club World Cup semi-final against Al Hilal in Abu Dhabi: "We're not here to do a holiday," the German said, "we're here to win."