The football match between Chelsea and Benfica was interrupted for two hours due to a thunderstorm.

In the 85th minute of the match between Chelsea and Benfica football teams on June 28 (June 29 Moscow time), the referee interrupted due to a thunderstorm in the stadium area, as a result, the game continued two hours later.

As a result, the match ended with a 4-1 victory and Chelsea reaching the quarterfinals.

In the 64th minute, defender and commander of the English FC Rhys James opened the scoring. In the 90th+5th minute, Portuguese Angel Di Maria scored a goal as a result of a penalty kick.

"In extra time <...> Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury Hall scored for the Londoners," Sport-Express reported.

Chelsea will face Brazilian FC Palmeiras in the quarterfinals on July 5.

Earlier in the day, Palmeiras beat Botafogo and became the first quarterfinalist of the World Club Championship (KCHM). However, none of the teams managed to open an account during regular time.