Fluminense edged past Al-Hilal 2-1, while Chelsea defeated Palmeiras by the same scoreline, securing their semi-final clash. Palmeiras' Estêvão impressed, earning praise from both managers despite his impending move to Chelsea.

A Brazilian icon is turning back the clock in Fluminense's charmed Club World Cup campaign, and now has a reunion with Chelsea ahead

Hércules came off the bench and scored in the 70th minute to lift Fluminense past Al Hilal 2-1 in a Club World Cup quarterfinal match on Friday.