63.7 million new players scored twice! Chelsea eliminated Fruminense 2-0

The European and American showdown in the first semi-finals of the Club World Cup was full of drama from the beginning. The difference in value between Chelsea and Fruminense is huge - 1.27 billion euros vs. 86 million euros, the latter is the only team in the quarterfinals with a net worth of less than 100 million yuan. But Fruminense's tenacity of unbeaten in five games and three clean sheets in the group stage makes this contest full of suspense.

The opening 10 minutes, Chelsea broke the deadlock. Neto broke through the wing and created chaos. Joao Pedro outside the penalty area caught the clearing ball, shot with a shot from the far corner and drew a perfect arc straight into the net. The Brazilian international, who just joined Chelsea for 63.7 million euros seven days ago, did not celebrate the goal, but instead apologized with both hands - he was once a former player of Frumenense. What is even more sad is that his joining process was hastily until his physical examination was completed in the United States, and his first appearance was completed in the quarter-finals. Now he has contributed to the world wave for his second appearance. This signing has shown great value potential.

Fluminense did not show weakness. In the 26th minute, Arias' shot passed by goalkeeper Sanchez and was about to equalize the score. Cucurella's extreme clearance on the goal line was as critical as a goal, and Chelsea narrowly escaped. The 35-minute controversial moment heated up the game: Fruminense hit Chaloba's arm through a cross, the referee awarded a penalty first, and after VAR looked back, his arm was naturally sagging, and the penalty was finally cancelled. Fruminense said frankly that it was "unbelievable".

Frumenense pushed the whole line in the second half, but gave Chelsea a chance to counterattack. In the 56th minute, Palmer took the ball with a strong opponent, and Joao Pedro broke into the penalty area and shot and scored twice. When he was replaced 2 minutes later, the audience burst into applause - the 23-year-old new player proved his worth in two games.

Although Fruminense defended tenaciously with the experience of 40-year-old Thiago Silva, the disadvantage of falling behind two goals is difficult to reverse. In the end, Chelsea won 2-0 and advanced to the finals. This victory not only demonstrated the advantage of the thickness of the lineup, but also highlighted Joao Pedro's key role - from hasty joining to becoming a hero in the semi-finals, his explosion gave Chelsea's heavy investment immediate returns, and also made the next final more worth looking forward to.