Cesar Azpilicueta helped take the pressure off Kai Havertz before the Germany international scored Chelsea’s winning goal (Picture: Getty)Cesar Azpilicueta played a captain’s role by taking the pressure off Chelsea matchwinner Kai Havertz and fooling Palmeiras into thinking he was about to take the decisive penalty in the Club World Cup final. The game went to extra-time and appeared destined to be decided by a shootout, before Chelsea were handed a contentious penalty three minutes from full-time for another debatable handball. After referee Christopher Beath reversed his decision having consulted the pitch side monitor, Azpilicueta picked up the ball and placed it on the spot. i‘I was the third penalty taker but I was the only one left on the pitch. This is an amazing feeling for me.’MORE : Mason Mount injury a concern for Chelsea after Club World Cup final triumphMORE : Kai Havertz strikes gold again as Chelsea win Club World Cup final against Palmeiras in extra-timeFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro February 13, 2022 00:54 UTC