Nkunku’s Extra-Time Goal Propels Chelsea to Club World Cup Quarterfinals After Four-Hour Match 2025 – SCCG Management

Nkunku's Extra-Time Goal Propels Chelsea to Club World Cup Quarterfinals After Four-Hour Match 2025 - SCCG Management

Chelsea secured a 1-4 win against Benfica despite a lengthy weather delay.

Caicedo is set to miss the quarter-final due to a yellow card suspension.

Chelsea’s relentless season saw them triumph in their 61st match, overcoming a marathon encounter influenced by unpredictable American weather and meticulous VAR checks, pushing the game into extra time at the Bank of America Stadium.

The match featured an unusual conclusion. After a near two-hour suspension caused by a thunderstorm, Benfica scored a controversial penalty upon resumption. This was followed by a red card and, unexpectedly, Christopher Nkunku’s decisive goal, advancing Chelsea to the Club World Cup quarter-finals.