An 83rd-minute own goal by Weverton, deflecting off a malo gusto cross, handed Chelsea a nervy 2-1 win over Palmeiras in the club world cup quarter-finals.
Cole palmer opened the scoring in the 16th minute after Chelsea dominated early play but failed to capitalize further.
Palmeiras responded strongly after the break, with teenage winger estevão soon to join Chelsea equalizing in the 53rd minute with a brilliant strike.
The late winner came when gusto’s cross deflected off Bruno fuchs and bounced off Weverton into the net.
Chelsea now face Brazilian side Fluminense in the semi-finals on tuesday in New York.
