Played
December 16, 2012 10:30 AM GMT
Nissan Stadium — Yokohama
Referee:‬ C. Çakιr‎
Attendance:‬ 68275‎
 
 
   
 
 

Player Ratings: Corinthians 1-0 Chelsea

The Blues' World Club Cup dream dies in Yokohama as a lacklustre display is punished by a Paolo Guerrero goal in the second half, giving the Brazilians the trophy

By Liam Twomey

  • Cássio
    92
    12
    4.00

    Cássio

    Made excellent saves to deny Hazard and Moses, and generally commanded his area well.

  • Alessandro
    32
    11
    3.00

    Alessandro

    For the most part dealt with the threat of Hazard, although his lack of pace was exposed on occasion.

  • Chicão
    35
    12
    3.50

    Chicão

    A disciplined display at the heart of defence, rarely beaten in the air or on the floor.

  • Fábio Santos
    27
    13
    3.00

    Fábio Santos

    The fact that most of Chelsea's best moments came down the opposite flank speaks well of his performance.

  • Paulo André
    30
    10
    3.50

    Paulo André

    Much like his centre-back partner Chicao, he produced a solid, resilient display.

  • Ralf
    27
    13
    3.00

    Ralf

    Industrious in the midfield, pressing Ramires and Lampard relentlessly and helping his side to win the midfield battle.

  • Paulinho
    57
    11
    3.50

    Paulinho

    A bundle of energy, working from box to box and linking play well whenever the ball came to him.

  • Danilo
    38
    13
    3.50

    Danilo

    His efforts helped keep Ivanovic pinned back and Moses had a relatively marginal influence on the game.

  • Paolo Guerrero
    77
    20
    4.00

    Paolo Guerrero Top of the Match

    Caused problems all game with his skill and clever movement, and took his goal with impressive composure.

  • Émerson
    40
    21
    3.50

    Émerson

    Buzzed dangerously around the final third, and only his wayward finishing prevented him from causing a bigger headache for the Chelsea defence.

  • Jorge Henrique
    32
    17
    3.00

    Jorge Henrique

    His work rate prevented Chelsea from gaining a firm foothold in the midfield, although his own influence on his team's attacking was limited to some neat touches and wayward shots.

Substitutions

  • Juan Manuel Martínez
    26
    15

    Juan Manuel Martínez

    Came on for Guerrero with four minutes left.

  • Petr Cech
    96
    61
    2.50

    Petr Cech

    Rarely tested by a wasteful Corinthians attack, and could do nothing about Guerrero's goal.

  • Branislav Ivanovic
    81
    110
    2.00

    Branislav Ivanovic

    Often caught drifting too narrow by Danilo, most notably and decisively for the goal.

  • Ashley Cole
    101
    62
    3.00

    Ashley Cole

    Looked excellent at both ends of the pitch early on, but his attacking influence fairly quickly waned.

  • David Luiz
    115
    74
    2.50

    David Luiz

    Displayed his usual blend of inspired moments and lapses in concentration, and gave Guerrero too much space for the goal.

  • Gary Cahill
    29
    164
    2.00

    Gary Cahill

    Never looked comfortable in the face of a fluid Corinthians attack, and never got close enough to shut down Guerrero at any stage. Sent off in the dying moments.

  • Ramires
    111
    77
    2.50

    Ramires

    Showed his usual energy in midfield but was uncharacteristically wasteful in possession.

  • Frank  Lampard
    44
    316
    2.50

    Frank Lampard

    Wanted to add another trophy to his collection before he is likely to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, but looked off the pace and unable to deal with Corinthians' intensity.

  • Victor Moses
    29
    306
    2.50

    Victor Moses

    Forced one superb save from Cassio in the first half, but had faded long before he was replaced by Oscar with 20 minutes left.

  • Eden Hazard
    56
    346
    2.50

    Eden Hazard

    Drifted in and out of the game, showcasing some deft touches and forcing a good stop out of Cassio, but a far from complete performance.

  • Fernando Torres
    363
    227
    1.50

    Fernando Torres Flop of the Match

    Inconsistent and anonymous against organised and motivated opposition again. Came into this game on a run of five goals in three matches against poor opposition, but it seems he has become a flat-track bully. Missed a sitter late on.

  • Juan Mata
    51
    336
    2.50

    Juan Mata

    Played one sublime pass through to Hazard early in the second half, but this was a strangely quiet game for the Spain international.

Substitutions

  • César Azpilicueta
    41
    161

    César Azpilicueta

    Replaced Ivanovic with seven minutes to go.

  • Oscar
    72
    136
    2.50

    Oscar

    Came on for the last 20 minutes, but was unable to turn the tide for his team.

  • Marko Marin
    126
    39

    Marko Marin

    Replaced Hazard in the dying minutes.

Results
Match For Third Place
Times In GMT
 
Player Ratings
Tournament
Position
Ranking
Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
César Fabián Delgado César Fabián Delgado
Midfielder
Monterrey
3 0
Hisato Sato Hisato Sato
Striker
Hiroshima
3 0
Paolo Guerrero Paolo Guerrero
Striker
Corinthians
2 0
J. Corona J. Corona
Midfielder
Monterrey
2 0
Fernando Torres Fernando Torres
Striker
Chelsea
1 0