Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : In a highly anticipated clash at the newly expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Chelsea delivered a professional and decisive performance to defeat Los Angeles FC 2-0, ruining a poignant reunion for LAFC striker and former Chelsea hero, Olivier Giroud.
The match, played on American soil, saw the Premier League giants successfully navigate their opening fixture against the MLS side. Chelsea’s quality in the final third proved to be the difference, with goals from winger Pedro Neto and midfield maestro Enzo Fernández sealing the three points.
Neto broke the deadlock with a sharp finish, capitalizing on a period of sustained pressure from the London club. Later in the match, World Cup winner Enzo Fernández put the game to bed, curling a sublime shot past the LAFC goalkeeper to double the advantage and deflate the hopes of the home crowd.
The emotional centerpiece of the match was Olivier Giroud, leading the line for LAFC against the club where he famously won the Champions League. Despite his best efforts and physical presence, the veteran French striker was effectively neutralized by a resolute Chelsea defense, which managed to keep its former talisman off the scoresheet.
While the scoreline suggests a comfortable win, LAFC had their moments and challenged the Chelsea backline but ultimately lacked the ruthlessness their opponents possessed. The match served as a classic example of European efficiency overcoming spirited home-field ambition.
The victory gives Chelsea a perfect start to their Club World Cup campaign, while LAFC will need to regroup quickly to keep their hopes of advancing from the group stage alive in this prestigious 32-team tournament.
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