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Corinthians clinch Club World Cup

Last Updated 16 December 2012, 17:58 IST

Paolo Guerrero snatched a 69th-minute winner as South American champions Corinthians stunned Chelsea to win soccer's Club World Cup on Sunday. 

Chelsea, who had been under pressure to win the tournament after becoming the first holders to exit the Champions League at the group stage, missed a string of chances to win the final.

"It's an incredible feeling," Guerrero told reporters after his goal sparked wild celebrations among the more than 15,000 travelling Brazilian fans among the crowd of 68,000. 

"To win in front of so many Corinthians fans who came all this way. It's tremendous, unbelievable,’’ he added.

Gary Cahill, sent off in the last minute, Fernando Torres and Victor Moses were denied by brilliant saves from Corinthians goalkeeper Cassio in a game the English side largely dominated. 

Corinthians, who won the first Club World Cup in 2000, caught Chelsea cold when Peru striker Guerrero headed home from close range after Danilo's shot looped up off Cahill's boot.

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(Published 16 December 2012, 17:58 IST)

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