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Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández were in El Blanco when Chelsea began their campaign in the Club World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC at the Mercedes-Benz stadium, Atlanta.
Los Angeles had a brilliant start for the game, but the Chelsea the latter settled in its aerial rhythm.
Hugo Lloris made an easy salvation from Nicolas Jackson’s effort after 10 minutes.
The former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper also denied Noni Madueke a few minutes later.
However, Pedro Neto gave Chelsea the advantage 11 minutes before the break.
The International of Portugal received a Jackson pass and sent defender Ryan Hollingshead to the ground before shooting Lloris.
Denis Bouanga lost the opportunity to match Los Angeles in 54 when her shot was well saved by Robert Sánchez.
Replace Fernández and Liam Deap combined for the second goal of Chelsea in the 79th minute.
Delap sent an excellent cross to Fernández, who was placed at home from inside the box.
Neto was named man of the game after the game.
Flamengo of Brazil and the Tunisian Club Esperance will face each other in the other group game later in the day.
Chelsea will face Philadelphia in his next game on Friday, while Los Angeles FC will play Esperance later that day in Nashville.
By adeboye amosu
