Chelsea rang the changes in their final Club World Cup group game and made the knockout stages with a 3-0 win over ES Tunis.
Two goals came in first-half injury time, with Tosin Adarabioyo opening the scoring with a deft header.
Then came a first Chelsea goal for new signing Liam Delap, who finished confidently to double the lead before the break.
Chelsea had an awarded penalty curiously overturned in the second half but scored again through Tyrique George to set up a last-16 meeting with Group C winners Benfica.
Dom Smith was keeping an eye on the Chelsea players’ performances…
Filip Jorgensen 6
Had very little to do on the day as Chelsea cruised to victory.
This was a really assured performance from Acheampong, who broke forward with the ball and distributed it well.
Benoit Badiashile 6
His passes were picked out well. Had very little serious defending to do.
Tosin Adarabioyo 7
Defended well and set Chelsea on their way with a really well-placed header in first-half stoppage time.
Malo Gusto 5
Allowed ES Tunis players to break past him down the left. Put one decent cross into the box that deserved more.
Romeo Lavia 6
Kept things ticking over in midfield with a mature display.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 6
Involved in much of Chelsea’s better build-up play. Should have scored a first-half header but skewed it wide.
Noni Madueke 6
Tried to take on his man once or twice and so nearly made it 3-0 before making way.
Enzo Fernandez 7
Chelsea’s leader on the pitch, assisting two goals and keeping the standards high of those around him.
Christopher Nkunku 6
Likely to leave the club this summer but linked up well with Liam Delap and Dewsbury-Hall. Might have scored, too, if the referee had not overturned his decision to award a penalty, which Nkunku was lined up to take.
Liam Delap 8
Off the mark for his new club in superb fashion, with an individual goal that demonstrated his quality. A very encouraging performance.
Subs
Marc Guiu (Delap, 59’) 5
Didn’t see too much of the ball, but exhibited quick feet when he did.
Dario Essugo (Lavia, 59’) 5
Covered plenty of distance but made one needless foul. A player fans want to see more often.
Tyrique George (Madueke, 67’) 7
Impactful off the bench, scoring with almost the last kick of the game as a low-driven shot squirmed past the ES Tunis goalkeeper.
Andrey Santos (Enzo Fernandez, 68’) 6
Was bright on debut and should have had a penalty. Assisted George’s late goal.
Mamadou Sarr (Gusto, 84’) N/A
Came on for his Chelsea debut.
Not used: Sanchez, Penders, Cucurella, Colwill, James, Chalobah, Anselmino, Palmer, Neto, Caicedo
