Kai Havertz equals Lionel Messi’s record

DBasia.news – Chelsea star Kai Havertz was the hero of his team’s victory against Palmeiras in the culmination of the Club World Cup. One goal in the final match made Kai Havertz equal Lionel Messi’s record.

Initially, Chelsea took the lead through Romelu Lukaku’s header. However, Thiago Silva’s violation in the forbidden box made Raphael Veiga have the opportunity to equalize to make it 1-1.

Then, neither team could score until normal time ended. The game then continued into extra time.

In that half, Cesar Azpilicueta’s shot was deemed to have hit the hand of the Palmeiras defender. The referee also pointed to the white spot.

Without Jorginho and Lukaku on the pitch, it appeared like Azpilicueta would be the executioner. However, it was Havertz who stepped forward as the executor. Amazingly, the German international brought Chelsa ahead and closed the game with a score of 2-1.

“It’s amazing. After European champions now world champions. It sounds even better to me. We’re here to win the game and it’s an amazing feeling,” Kai Havertz told Channel 4.

“Honestly, I was nervous. I mean, it was a big penalty. I think it’s great to stay nervous and happy,” he stated.

“I took the third penalty. Jorgi and Rom were out. So I was the only player on the pitch and the others put their faith in it. Judge, Azpi, everyone said you came forward and I did.”

According to Opta Joe, the winning goal from the penalty spot plus a goal in last season’s Champions League final against Manchester City made Havertz equal Lionel Messi’s record. Only Messi and Havertz can score in two finals. Messi became the first in 2011.

 “I don’t know what to say. I mean, I’ve always dreamed of this incredible feeling. I’m grateful to everyone, family, friends and girlfriends. Yes, thank you so much for them.”