Chelsea secured their passage through to the Club World Cup semi-final with a battling performance against Palmeiras on Friday night.

The Blues were the better side in the first half, with an expert touch and finish from Cole Palmer giving Enzo Maresca’s men a deserved lead.

However, Palmeiras’ players must have got a rocket from their manager, Abel Ferreira, at half-time as they put in a much-improved performance after the break.

Stamford Bridge-bound Estevao Willian got an equaliser with an outstanding finish from a tight angle, but the Brazilian side’s good work was undone when Agustin Giay diverted Malo Gusto’s cross into the back of his own net to hand Maresca’s team the win.

Press the next page as we share our Chelsea player ratings for the 2-1 victory at Lincoln Financial Field.