New York, June 29 -- Chelsea scored three goals in extra time to beat Benfica 4-1 and set up a Club World Cup quarterfinal with Palmeiras, which edged past Botafogo 1-0 courtesy of a 100th-minute strike from Paulinho.
The Premier League side overcame a late equalizer and a near two-hour storm delay in Charlotte to pull away in the added 30 minutes.
Chelsea captain Reece James struck with a 64th-minute free kick before Angel Di Maria equalized with a stoppage-time penalty following a Malo Gusto handball on Saturday.
Benfica was reduced to 10 men early in extra time when Gianluca Prestianni was sent off for a second booking.
Chelsea made the advantage count as Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed the progres...