Liam Delap netted his first goal for Chelsea in a 3-0 triumph over Esperance Tunis.
Just moments after Tosin Adarabioyo had started the scoring in first-half stoppage time, the striker dribbled The Beast of Africa’s defender to convert an assist from Enzo Fernandez.
With a calm finish, Tyrique George sealed the victory in added time.
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Earlier given a penalty for handball, The Blues had their penalty reversed by VAR.
The London giants earned a spot in the final 16 of the Club World Cup.
On Saturday, they will meet Benfica next in Charlotte. Surprisingly, the Portuguese team beat Bayern Munich to finish top of Group C.
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As the English footballer starts to defend his £30 million transfer fee, his goal comes at a critical moment.
Seeing that Nicolas Jackson has been suspended for two matches, the 22-year-old was among only three players to retain his spot in the team.
In the Philadelphia heat, manager Enzo Maresca changed the lineup extensively. Delap’s moment and the outcome, nevertheless, made it a night to cherish.
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