𝓤𝓷𝓲𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓝𝓮𝔀𝓼

Fluminense just looking to take some of the early sting out of Chelsea at the moment.

It’s spread wide to Rene, but he can’t find anyone with the ball into the box.

CHANCE! More good stuff from Chelsea, as the ball in from Caicedo comes to Fernandez in the box. He has time to spin and take the shot, but it’s blocked brilliantly.

Half a chance for Chelsea as Palmer finds the space to float in a cross and Fernandez manages to get to it, but he can’t direct a shot goalwards.

A tricky run from Neto sees him win the first dangerous free-kick of the game.

It’s a chance to cross and it’s taken quickly, though the ball in is headed away before Cucurella heads a weak effort into the arms of Fabio.

A better attendance for this semi-final!

The early signs have been promising in New Jersey, with both sides putting together some good combinations in midfield.

Fernandez goes in with the scissor-challenge and it’s a silly one, but he’s nowhere near any dangerous contact. Just a word from the ref.

Palmer’s first real involvement sees him overcook a cross to Nkunku, which Fabio collects.

A few exchanges of possession early on, with both sides losing the ball cheaply.

Fluminense knit together the first real bit of attacking play, but the shot is well wide.

We’re underway at the MetLife Stadium!

Temperature gauge is at 35°C as the Chelsea and Fluminense boys take to the MetLife Stadium one-by-one. Still a small chance of lightning, which could prove chaotic. A decent portion of Flu fans have been in the stands for a while, braving the heat before the rest. Still, a fair few seats need filling with kick-off imminent.