I LAV THE CRAZY

Victory after two-hour storm delay shows Chelsea can win Cup

- BY JOHN CROSS X@johncrossmirror

ROMEO LAVIA insists Chelsea have "gained a lot" from the "craziest game" he has ever played in.

Chelsea face Palmeiras in Friday's Club World Cup quarter final in Philadelphia with a growing belief they can go all the way in this competition.

Belgium midfielder Lavia says Chelsea have always had confidence they could win the trophy in the United States which would pocket the club £97m in prize money.

But if there was a big moment in their campaign then it was certainly the post-match celebrations after they saw off Benfica in extra time in the last 16 stage.

Chelsea were on course for a comfortable win, the game was delayed by the weather for nearly two hours with the players taken off the pitch before Benfica snatched a last gasp equaliser when it restarted.