A late own-goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday (Saturday in Manila) as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.

PHILADELPHIA: A late own goal by goalkeeper Weverton took Chelsea through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Friday as the Premier League side edged Palmeiras of Brazil 2-1 in a last-eight tie that had been lit up by a moment of magic from young star Estevao Willian.

Chelsea dominated early and then overcame a surging Palmeiras to qualify to the Club World Cup semifinals. Chelsea dispatched Palmeiras 2–1 and march on to the Club World Cup semifinals in a game that ended up being closer than it appeared in the first half.